QUiz

Question 1

Name the three branches of the U.S. government as outlined in the Constitution.

Answer 1

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Question 2

Why is there a system of checks and balances between the three branches of government?

Answer 2

To prevent a branch from being too powerful

Question 3

What is federalism?

Answer 3

System where power is shared between national and state governments

Question 4

The U.S. Constitution can be changed through which process?

Answer 4

Amendments

Question 5

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution known as?

Answer 5

Bill of Rights

Question 6

What rights do the 1st amendment protect?

Answer 6

[Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition]

Question 7

What is libel?

Answer 7

False written statements that harm someone’s reputation

Question 8

What does the 10th amendment to the Constitution say about the powers of the Federal government vs. the powers of state governments?

Answer 8

States get powers not given to the federal government.

Question 9

List some examples of shared powers between Federal and state governments. (CONNECT 8)

Answer 9

taxes, laws, education.

Question 10

Which amendment guarantees all persons equal protection under the law?

Answer 10

14th Amendment

Question 11

True or false: Your rights are absolute and have no limits.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

List some responsibilities of living in a republic/democracy.

Answer 12

• Voting
• Obeying laws
• Paying taxes
• Serving on juries

Question 13

What is an implied responsibility of civic action?

Answer 13

Voting

Question 14

What are the necessary qualifications for voting?

Answer 14

• U.S. citizen
• 18+ years of age
• Registered

Question 15

What are primary elections?

Answer 15

Choose party nominees

Question 16

What do political parties do?

Answer 16

Organize to win elections

Question 17

What is the most accurate source of information to find out the views of Democrats and Republicans?

Answer 17

Party platforms

Question 18

What are some differences between the Democratic and Republican parties?

Answer 18

• Democrats support more government
• Republicans support less government

Question 19

What is the purpose of a political party’s convention?

Answer 19

Nominate candidates, set platform

Question 20

Describe how the Electoral College System works in deciding the President of the United States.

Answer 20

Voters pick electors who vote for president

Question 21

What is a special interest group?

Answer 21

Influence policy

Question 22

What is a criticism of special interest groups?

Answer 22

Too much influence