Gov. & Civics MC Questions
A King is to a Monarchy as a President is to... A republic A democracy A society A congress
A democracy
. How many of the 50 states are commonwealth states? 7 10 1 4
4
If a President holds office for 4 years or one term, then the Vice President holds office for... 2 years 1 year 6 years 4 years
4 years
How many Justices are there on the Supreme Court, not counting the Chief Justice? 9 8 10 12
8
If a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good, then what is this called? A Confederacy A commonwealth A Democracy A Monarchy
A commonwealth
Passing laws is to the Legislative Branch as giving congress information about the state union is to the __________ A. Executive Branch B. Judicial Branch C. Electoral College D. The Government
A. Executive Branch
The following paragraph was adapted from the following website http://www.civiced.org/standards?page=912erica "Civic life is the public life of the citizen concerned with the affairs of the community and nation as contrasted with private or personal life, which is devoted to the pursuit of private and personal interests...Citizens need to understand competing ideas about civic life, politics, and government so that they can make informed judgments about what government should and should not do, how they are to live their lives together, and how to support the proper use of authority or combat the abuse of political power." Why is it essential that we are knowledgeable about our responsibilities as a citizen? Choose the best answer. A. So that we can contribute to our society in the most effective ways possible B. This way, we can vote and attribute to politics C. So we may have valid opinions about political power D. To obtain authority and gain proper judgement
A. So that we can contribute to our society in the most effective ways possible
What type of government system does this passage describe? A political theory holding all forms of governmental authority to be unnecessary and undesirable and advocating a society based on voluntary cooperation and free association of individuals and groups Democratic Anarchism Totalitarian Communist
Anarchism
An impeachment proceeding is the formal process by which a sitting president of the United States may be accused of wrongdoing. The articles of impeachment are the list of charges drafted against the president. The vice president and all civil officers of the U.S. can also face impeachment. What president has been successfully impeached before by the House of Representatives? Abraham Lincoln Ronald Reagan Benjamin Harrison Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson
"The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term, be elected[.]" This is an excerpt from which article of the Constitution? Article I Article II Article III Article IV
Article II
Which of the following best defines the electoral college? A. The branch of senate who is responsible for counting votes B. Method of indirect popular election of the president of the US C. A system that is designed to persuade voters towards one candidate D. A non-bias method to help voting go smoothly.
B. Method of indirect popular election of the president of the US
The Declaration of Independence clearly stated "all men are created equal", but which of the following was not present in the document? A. Independence of British Rule B. Slavery in the US C. Specific colonies of North America D. Colonists motivations to be free
B. Slavery in the US
The number of representatives for each state from the senate is 2 as the number of representatives for each state from the house of representatives is__________. Based on if the state is republic or democratic Based on prominate ethnicity Based on overall language Based on population size
Based on population size
Independent is to a person not controlled by others as Dependent is to_______________. Being controlled by another person Free from outside control Sometimes needing help from another person Being on your own livelihood
Being controlled by another person
If I'm referring to the first ten amendments to the constitution, then what am I talking about? Bill of Rights Declaration of Independence U.S. Constitution Magna Carta
Bill of Rights
Which of the following statements can we consider to be true in regards to the electoral college? A. The electoral college is made up of the 29 smallest states which impacts the results of the voting. B. The electoral college is takes ownership of the larger states that contain many more votes which makes an impact C. Despite the popular vote, the electoral college has the biggest impact on the election results D. Despite the electoral college outcome, the popular vote is what has the largest impact on the election.
C. Despite the popular vote, the electoral college has the biggest impact on the election results
The following paragraph was adapted from VOX.com in regards to the recent government shut down. "The federal government has entered the work week still shut down — and there's still not enough support behind a spending bill to open it again...On Sunday, there was some optimism that Democrats and Republicans could come to an agreement by noon Monday, when the Senate is scheduled to vote again to fund the government. But on Monday morning, Democrats, were still saying "no deal," and Senate Republican leaders had plans to meet to discuss their options." What is the paragraph referring to when they use the term "shut down" when discussing the state of our government? Choose the answer that best describes this term. A. There is no longer money that can be transported to and from the government. B. Environmental protection agencies continue C. Non-essential government activities are now ceased D. Tax refunds are available for those involved
C. Non-essential government activities are now ceased
If the Emancipation Proclamation's main source of purpose relied in the freeing of slaves, which of the following events did it contribute to? A. The American Civil War B. The Gettysburg Address C. The Articles of Confederation D. The Mexican-American war
A. The American Civil War
The Executive Branch is to Article II of the Constitution just as the Legislative Branch is to_____________ of the constitution. Article I Article IV Article III Article V
Article I
Which Article of the Constitution established the judicial branch of government? Article I Article II Article III Article IIII
Article III
If you are living in the 1950's then what kind of government do countries to the East of the Iron Curtain have? Commonwealth Communism Dictatorship Totalitarian
Communism
What form of government is this symbol mostly related to? Communism Democracy Monarchy Ecclesiastical
Communism
What is a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single and often authoritarian party rules? Communism Theocracy Marxism Maoism
Communism
USA is to federal as China is to _____. Theocratic Totalitarian Democratic Communist
Communist
The US constitution is to the federal government as _____ is to New York A. Articles of Confederation B. Gettysburg address C. Bill of Rights D. Federalist papers
D. Federalist papers
______ is to 1 ruler, as Democracy is to the people ruling. Communism Socialism Dictatorship Theocratic
Dictatorship
_________ produces the weakest central government. Member states in a _______ retain their sovereignty, delegating to the central government only those powers that are essential for its maintenance. The individual states jealously guard their power to tax and to make their own laws. The central government serves as a coordinating instrument to protect the interests of all its members. It also represents the ________ in dealings with outside governments, but its actions are subject to the review and approval of the _______ states. (https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/forms-government/) What form of government are you reading about in this paragraph? Federal Republic Confederacy Marxism Commonwealth
Confederacy
The executive Power shall be vested in the President of the United States of America just as all legislative Powers granted shall be vested in ______________. The Supreme Court Congress The Vice President Federal Court
Congress
What is missing from this chart? President Speaker of the House Congress Makes the laws
Congress
_____ is to written rules we must abide, as "common law" is to unwritten tradition. Rights Constitution Parliament Cabinet
Constitution
Identifying the three branches of government is from which subdomain? Formation of Government Constitutional Principles Rights and Responsibilities Practice of Citizenship
Constitutional Principles
What type of government is represented by the light pink countries? Parliamentary monarchy Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy Oligarchy
Constitutional monarchy
If the Articles of Confederation included 13 separate articles, then each of the following are involved except which of the following? A. Congress can declare war B. Congress can make treaties C. Congress can admit new states D. Congress cannot coin money
D. Congress cannot coin money
Based upon the picture shown above... the number located in each state are representative of which of the following? A. The popular vote B. Democrats C. Republicans D. The electoral college vote
D. The electoral college vote
If the executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws then the legislative branch is responsible for ___________. Declaring war Interpreting the meaning of laws Deciding if laws violate the constitution Appointing the head of federal agencies
Declaring war
What is the form of government currently used in the United States? Democracy Marxism Dictatorship Confederacy
Democracy
What type of government should go in the blank box? Democracy Socialism Parliamentary Commonwealth
Democracy
What are the two aspects of the Executive Branch within this graph? Federal and Judicial State and Judicial Federal and State Judicial and State
Federal and State
What does bicameral mean in the legislative Branch of Government? House of Commons and the House of Lords House of Representatives and the Senate. Small and large states Democratic and Republican
House of Representatives and the Senate.
The president of the Senate is to the Vice President just as the presidential advisors are to Department Heads House of Representatives Supreme Court Congress
Department Heads
If there is one person or small clique that holds absolute power, then what kind of government is that? Ecclesiastical Democracy Maoism Dictatorship
Dictatorship
Federal is to giving up some of its governmental power as Federalists is to _____________ Gaining more power Dividing sovereignty Losing Sovereignty Losing power
Dividing sovereignty
The branch of government that makes the laws is the _____. Legislative Executive Judicial Federal
Legislative
A Democracy is to the power being retained by the people just as a _________ is to the power being in the hands of a King or Queen? Marxism Monarchy Oligarchy Anarchy
Monarchy
In which form of government is the rule bases on the wealth or ability of the government? Aristocracy Oligarchy Democracy Monarchy
Oligarchy
Monarchy is to one ruler as ________ is to a few select people in power. Anarchy Dictatorship Democracy Oligarchy
Oligarchy
To deny a bill is to veto just as Congress bypassing a bill is to Override Draft Release Trash
Override
Who was the delegate from Connecticut who proposed the bicameral legislature structure? Roger Sherman William Patterson James Maddison Edmund Randolph
Roger Sherman
In the above image, which check by the Judicial branch is hidden? The Supreme Court can overturn laws The Supreme Court can impeach congressmen The Supreme Court can refuse to fund Congress The Supreme Court can rewrite laws
The Supreme Court can impeach congressmen
In the above image, which check by the Judicial branch is hidden? The Supreme Court can impeach the President The Supreme Court can call for a recall vote The Supreme Court can overturn executive orders The Supreme Court can override a veto
The Supreme Court can overturn executive orders
Where does the legislative branch meet to make decisions? The white house The capitol The supreme court The location changes
The capitol
Article 2 is to the Executive Branch as Article 3 is to ________ The legislative branch The Bill of Rights The preamble The judicial branch
The judicial branch
China is to Communism as Iran is to ___________ Theocracy Sultanate Totalitarian Monarchy
Theocracy
Ecclesiastical government is to the church as ______ is to religious authority. Totalitarian Theocracy Socialism Monarchy
Theocracy
If a government subject to religious authority, then it is known as what type of government? Totalitarian Socialist Theocracy Democracy
Theocracy
If I'm in a country run by its religious beliefs, then what type of government system does this country have? Socialist Democratic Theocratic Dictatorship
Theocratic
This is a photograph of North Korea's sole ruler, what style of government does he rule? Communist Federal Theocratic Totalitarian
Totalitarian
Judge is to court as President is to ______ America White House Senate Government
White House
1. If the Senate and the House of Representatives are the two chambers then ____________ is what comprises them. a. Congress b. Senate c. House of Representatives d. Democracy
a. Congress
If you write a letter to the president of the United States, then you are corresponding with which branch of government? a. Judicial b. Presidential c. Executive d. Legislative
c. Executive
7. What is this document? (https://www.cnn.com/2013/10/31/us/u-s-constitution-fast-facts/index.html) a. Bill of Rights b. Preamble c. U.S. Constitution d. Laws
c. U.S. Constitution
The power of a government over its own citizens varies, depending on the degree to which it is free of limitations and restraints. The power of a government abroad also varies, depending on the human and material resources with which it can support its foreign policy. Governments range in size and scope from clans, tribes, and the shires of early times to the superpowers and international governments of today. Until recent times some governments were strong enough to establish empires that ruled not only their own people but other peoples and states across national, ethnic, and language boundaries. The present-day counterpart of the empire is the superpower that is able to lead or dominate other countries through its superior military and economic strength. Within the modern nation-state, government operates at many different levels, ranging from villages to cities, counties, provinces, and states. Until recent times, some governments were strong enough to establish ________ that ruled not only their own people but other peoples and states. What were they able to establish? Tribes Dictatorships Kingdoms Empires
Empires
According to this image, what is the job of the Executive Branch? Create the Laws Enforce the Laws Judge the Laws Remove Laws
Enforce the Laws
If the House of Representatives, is represented based on population, then what does the senate represent? Popular Vote 2/3 representation All or nothing Equal Representation
Equal Representation
What kind of representation did the New Jersey Plan propose? ¾ vote representation All or nothing No representation from large states Equal Representation
Equal Representation
If executive branch establishes the President of The United States of America, then the judicial branch... Establishes the Senate. Interprets the laws. Establishes Congress. Establishes the Supreme Court.
Establishes the Supreme Court.
If decennial means every ten years, then what does millennium mean? Every 100 years Every 10 years Every 1000 years Every 100,000 years
Every 1000 years
This is an image of the building that is mostly associated with what branch of government? Legislative Judicial Executive
Executive
Which branch of government takes place here? (The White House) Executive Legislative Judicial State
Executive
Article II of the Constitution is to the ________ Branch as Article III is to the Judicial Branch. Supreme Court Executive Branch Senate Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
In Henry's social studies class, they were learning to describe specific rights and responsibilities individuals have as citizens of the United States. The class was also learning to analyze why significant US historical documents were important to citizens today. What grade is Henry in based on what his class was learning? Primary Secondary Fourth Fifth
Fifth
If a citizen is somebody who is a native member of a state or nation, then what do we call somebody who is not a native member of a that certain state or nation? Pick the best choice. Foreigner Alien Native Outsider
Foreigner
Susan just moved from West Virginia to Kentucky. When evaluated, she could not explain how state government function, but could explain the purpose of rules within organizations. The principle informed her parents that she would have to repeat the grade she just came out of because she didn't meet the standards required. What subdomain standard did Susan not meet? Formation of Government Constitutional Principles Rights and Responsibilities Practice of Citizenship
Formation of Government
Identifying the branches of government is to constitutional principles as describing the purpose of the government is to ______________________. Formation of Governments Rights and Responsibilities Practice of Citizenship Historical Development
Formation of Governments
What grade will Susan have to repeat? Third Fourth Fifth Sixth
Fourth
If an individual wants to appeal a lower court decision, then they need to seek to: Get 500,000 signatures on a petition Write a letter to the President Lobby Congress Have the case reviewed by the Supreme Court
Have the case reviewed by the Supreme Court
If the president is the commander and chief of the United States Armed Forces, then the Vice President Is able to grant pardons for offences Appoints Ambassadors and Supreme Court Justices Makes sure laws are executed Heads the cabinet members
Heads the cabinet members
Pictured above is the three branches of government and what makes up each branch, What part of the legislative branch is the blue box covering? Leader of international affairs House of Representatives The president The people
House of Representatives
This is an example of a Bicameral Legislature. Congress is in charge of two things. One is the Senate. What is the other one Congress is in charge of? House of Representatives The Judicial Executive Legislative
House of Representatives
Executive is to enforcing laws as Judicial is to _____________. Interpreting laws Making laws Carrying out laws Overriding laws
Interpreting laws
If the Legislative Branch makes the laws and the Executive Branch enforces the laws, then what does the Judicial branch do? Carries out the laws Interprets the Laws Checks the laws Enhances the laws
Interprets the Laws
If the legislative branch makes the laws and the executive branch carries out/enforces the laws, then the judicial branch... Judges the laws. Creates the laws. Analyzes the laws. Interprets the laws.
Interprets the laws.
"There are 435 total representatives in the House; each state gets a different number of representatives depending on its population. Additional non-voting delegates represent the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Members of the House of Representatives elect their leader, known as the Speaker of the House. The speaker is third in the line of succession to the presidency, after the president and the vice president." (history.com) There are two parts to the legislative branch, the house of representatives and the senate. How many representatives from the house does each state have? 4 2 3 It is based on population
It is based on population
"Just like its name sounds, the Supreme Court is the highest court in the Nation and is vested with the judicial powers of the Government. There are lower Federal courts, but they were not explicitly created by the Constitution. Rather, Congress deemed them necessary and established them using power granted from the Constitution." https://bensguide.gpo.gov/m-judicial The Supreme Court's main job is to determine if a law violates any of the people's Constitutional rights. What is the ability to decide if a law violates the Constitution? Judicial Review Judicial Check Checks and Balances Jury Review
Judicial Review
Answer questions 3 and 4 using the following excerpt from the U.S. Constitution (courtesy of Ben's guide): "The judicial Power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." Which of the following is a result of the enforcement this excerpt Article of the Constitution? Judicial Review 12 Justices on the Supreme Court Chief Justice Banning of all other courts
Judicial Review
The ability of the Court to declare a Legislative or Executive act in violation of the Constitution, is not found within the text of the Constitution itself. The Court established this doctrine in the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803). In this case, the Court had to decide whether an Act of Congress or the Constitution was the supreme law of the land. The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus (legal orders compelling government officials to act in accordance with the law). A suit was brought under this Act, but the Supreme Court noted that the Constitution did not permit the Court to have original jurisdiction in this matter. Since Article VI of the Constitution establishes the Constitution as the Supreme Law of the Land, the Court held that an Act of Congress that is contrary to the Constitution could not stand. In subsequent cases, the Court also established its authority to strike down state laws found to be in violation of the Constitution. The paragraph above is describing the best-known power of the Supreme court. What power is this that it is describing? Concurrent Powers Checks and Balances Judicial Review Separation of Powers
Judicial Review
The picture above shows the difference between the 3 branches of government, what branch is the arrow pointing to? Legislative Judicial Executive
Legislative
two-year term, and there is no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve." (usa.gov) What branch of government do these two houses fall under? Executive Judicial Legislative
Legislative
If there are 3 branches of Government, what are they? Legislative, Executive, Judicial House, Senate, Electoral College President, Governor, Mayor Cabinet, Supreme Court, White House
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
How long does a member of the Supreme Court serve? 2 years 6 years 4 years Life
Life
The photo shown above is of the Supreme Court in session. How long can a member of the Supreme Court remain as a judge? 4 Years Lifetime 2 Years 6 Years
Lifetime
If you live in a society in which the emphasis for government is placed on individual participation, and seeks to protect the individual rights of its people, you live in a society that practices which of the following forms of government? a. Unlimited b. Monarchy c. Dictator d. Limited
Limited
Above is a photo of Karl Marx. Marx was the creator of Marxism, but he also influenced some other forms of government. Which one of these was influenced by Marx? Republic Commonwealth Maoism Oligarchy
Maoism
Marxism is to Karl Marx just as _______ is to Mao Zedong? Communism Ecclesiastical Maoism Sultanate
Maoism
What form of government is based off of communism, developed by Vladimir Lenin? Parliamentary Democracy Sultanate Marxism-Leninism Maosim
Marxism-Leninism
The most common form of government from ancient times to the early part of the 20th century was ______, or rule by a hereditary king or queen. _______ passed through three basic stages, varying according to the nation and the political and economic climate. (https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/forms-government/) What type of government is this paragraph describing? Oligarchy Monarchy Dictatorship Totalitarian
Monarchy
If I command the military, then who am I in the government? Congress Vice President President Supreme Court
President
Look over the above image. What is the missing piece of the three branches? Congress Independent Agencies President Delegates
President
Monarchy is to kings and queens as democracy is to ______. President Dictator Mao Zedong Chancellor
President
Read the short excerpt and answer the following question: To get the job, you must be a U.S. citizen born in the United States, at least 35 years old, and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years. The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution was added in 1951, stopping any one from serving more than two four-year terms consecutively, which means one after another. According to the above excerpt, which position in government is being described? President Senate Congress House of Representatives
President
If the Judicial Branch is made up of the Supreme Court and the Legislative Branch is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives, then what is the Executive Branch made up of? Democrats Republicans President and Vice President Judges
President and Vice President
If the Supreme Court has an open spot on the bench, then it is filled by: Presidential appointment and confirmed by the Senate House of Representatives ¾ vote Senate appointment and confirmed by the House Congressional appointment and confirmed by the President
Presidential appointment and confirmed by the Senate
Explaining the basic principles of democracy is to fifth grade as defining basic democratic ideas is to ___________________. Third Fourth Secondary Primary
Primary
If a student can identify and explain the purpose of rules within organizations then they have completed the standard for which grade? Primary Secondary Fourth Fifth
Primary
Law is to final as Act is to ____________. Done Duties Process Veto
Process
The abilities of this branch of government best benefits the common man by? Creating a way to be acquitted Providing checks and balances Stopping bad laws Ceasing executive orders
Providing checks and balances
If you are in a country where you have an elected representative vote on legislative for you then what type of government does it most likely have? Socialism Federative Republic Constitutional
Republic
Which form of Government do we have here in the United States? Republic Oligarchy Anarchy Authoritarian
Republic
If a teacher is teaching on the Declaration of Independence then what category would he be teaching in? Formation of Governments Constitutional Principles Rights and Responsibilities Practice of Citizenship
Rights and Responsibilities
What subdomain of Government and Civics was the class studying? Formation of Governments Constitutional Principles Rights and Responsibilities Practice of Citizenship
Rights and Responsibilities
"Senate - There are two elected Senators per state, totaling 100 Senators. A Senate term is six years and there is no limit to the number of terms an individual can serve. House of Representatives - There are 435 elected Representatives, which are divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total population. There are additional non-voting delegates who represent the District of Columbia and the territories. A Representative serves a Kamry Wells Congress has two houses, if one of them is the House of Representative, then what is the second house of congress? Judicial Executive Senate Legislative
Senate
If you are talking about government in a Muslim state, then what form of government would you be talking about? Theocracy Socialism Sultanate Confederacy
Sultanate
Which of the following is not a type of communism? Marxism Maoism Stalinism Sultanate
Sultanate
Teachers oversee students as the President oversees ______ The Armed Forces Sports Supreme Court House of Representatives
The Armed Forces
What government building is this? The White House The Capitol Lincoln Memorial The Pentagon
The Capitol
If I am the president, then I am the leader of what branch of government? The Legislative Branch The Executive Branch The Judicial Branch The House of Representatives
The Executive Branch
Read the short excerpt and answer the following question: Headed by the president. The president carries out federal laws and recommends new ones, directs national defense and foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties. Powers include directing government, commanding the Armed Forces, dealing with international powers, acting as chief law enforcement officer, and vetoing laws. According to the above excerpt, which branch of government is being described? The Legislative Branch The House of Representatives The Executive Branch The Senate
The Executive Branch
The Supreme Court is to the Judicial Branch just as the Vice President is to The Legislative Branch The House of Representatives The Senate The Executive Branch
The Executive Branch
A delegate from Connecticut, Roger Sherman, proposed a two-house legislature, consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Senate would have an equal number of representatives from each state. This would satisfy the states with smaller populations. The House of Representatives would include one representative for each 30,000 individuals in a state. This pleased states with larger populations. This two-house legislature plan worked for all states. What was this "two-house legislature plan" called? The Constitution The Declaration of Independence The Nation's Compromise The Great Compromise
The Great Compromise
The President is to the Executive Branch as The Supreme Court is to the ______________. The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch The Court Branch
The Judicial Branch
"Section 2 of Article III gives the Supreme Court judicial power over "all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution", meaning that the Supreme Court's main job is to decide if laws are constitutional." https://bensguide.gpo.gov/m-judicial Based on the paragraph above, which branch does the judicial branch directly check to determine if the laws that are made are constitutional? Congress Executive Branch The Supreme Court The Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch is to _________ as the Legislative Branch is to the Congress. The House of Representatives The Senate The President The Supreme Court
The President
America was found by Europeans who were escaping the rule of their king who could rule until death. Because of this, what rule did the Constitution create for the Executive Branch to carry out? The President can rule until death The President has term limits The President must be a descendent of past Presidents The President must be 70 to be elected
The President has term limits
This building is in our nation's capital, Washington D.C. What is the name of this building and what branch of government presides inside? Lincoln Memorial United States Capitol Building The Supreme Courthouse Building The White House
The Supreme Courthouse
If the president were to be incapable of his or her responsibilities then... The Vice President would take the place The opposing elector would take the place The Secretary of State would take the place The Speaker of the House of Representatives would take the place
The Vice President would take the place
This was a proposal for a new form of government and called for the number of votes each state received in Congress to be based on population rather than each state receiving one vote. The purpose of the plan was to protect the large states' interests in the new government, which would be stronger federally than under the Articles of Confederation. This was also one of the proposals that allowed us to establish a bicameral congress. What proposal is this paragraph describing? The Virginia Plan The New Jersey Plan The Pennsylvania Plan The Connecticut Plan
The Virginia Plan
Use the following excerpt to answer question 6 "Political factions or parties began to form during the struggle over ratification of the federal Constitution of 1787. Friction between them increased as attention shifted from the creation of a new federal government to the question of how powerful that federal government would be. The Federalists, led by Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, wanted a strong central government, while the Anti-Federalists, led by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, advocated states' rights instead of centralized power." Why did the Anti-Federalists want most power to stay at the state level? They didn't want to have to share their resources with any of the other states in the union They didn't trust the other states and therefore didn't want to be tightly bound to them through a constitution They believed that forming a strong national government would cause the states to lose their individuality They were afraid a strong national government would become oppressive like the British monarchy
They were afraid a strong national government would become oppressive like the British monarchy
"At the time the Constitution was written, most countries in Europe still had monarchies, so a country having a president with a limited term of office was a radically new idea. But the limited term was done, in part, as a reaction to the monarchies of Europe, where one person held total power for an indefinite amount of time. The delegates to the Convention were afraid of placing too much power in the hands of one person. In the end, they created the executive branch with a system of checks and balances included into the Constitution, and our current system of a single President was born." Checks and Balances were created for what reason? To balance the power of the President To balance the economy To balance the Supreme court power To balance the monarchy
To balance the power of the President
why were the three separate branches of government created? To employ more citizens. To have the citizens more involved in government. To monopolize policies for a certain political party. To ensure no branch has too much power.
To ensure no branch has too much power.
Gully cricket is popular amongst young boys in India. They just troop into a street with little traffic outside their homes and start hitting the ball with the bat. Now, there are a number of ways in which this can be organized. When only one boy brings a bat, he rules. He keeps batting even when he gets out and he lets his close friends also bat or as long as they want. If he wants to end the game, he simply walks away with the bat. Let's call this the Bossy Bully system. Sometimes all the cricket equipment - bat, ball, stump, gloves, etc is contributed by all. So each boy gets a good batting chance, a chance to wear the pads and gloves. Let's call this the Just Friends system. Sometimes there is a coach. In that case, the coach monitors and improves the game of each and every boy in his tutelage. But you don't get to say whether you like the way he coaches. This can be the Big Brother system. If we think of these teams as forms of government then which type of government would the Big Brother System be? Monarchy Socialist Dictatorship Totalitarian
Totalitarian
The judicial branch of government has one house as the Legislative branch of government has _______ houses. Three One Two Four
Two
What does Bicameral mean? One house Three houses Two houses Four houses
Two houses
If senators serve six-year terms then the house of representative serve _________. Four- year terms Two-year terms For a life time Six-year terms
Two-year terms
What type of system does this passage describe? A ______ system of government, or _____ state, is a sovereign state governed as a single entity. The central government is supreme, and the administrative divisions exercise only powers that the central government has delegated to them. Unitary Federal Confederal Monetary
Unitary
The executive branch of our Government is in charge of making sure that the laws of the United States are obeyed. The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch. The President gets help from the Vice President, department heads (called Cabinet members), and heads of independent agencies. After reading this information, a student states that the President does everything on his own and has all of the power over the United States. How would you judge this statement? Very Good: He explains in a way that is correct and helps others remember. Bad: His explanation was unclear Good: He did not tell in a way that would help others remember Very Bad: He was incorrect and unclear with his response
Very Bad: He was incorrect and unclear with his response
The executive branch is one of three primary parts of the U.S. government—alongside the legislative and the judicial branches—and is responsible for carrying out and executing the nation's laws. The president of the United States is the chief of the executive branch, which also includes the vice president and the rest of the president's cabinet, 15 executive departments and numerous federal agencies, boards, commissions and committees. After reading this information, a student stated that there are many people involved in the Executive Branch and without these groups, the government would be a lot more unbalanced because of the choices of only one man or woman. How would you rate this judgement? Very Good: He explains in a way that is correct and helps others remember. Bad: His explanation was unclear Good: He did not tell in a way that would help others remember Very Bad: He was incorrect and unclear with his response
Very Good: He explains in a way that is correct and helps others remember.
According to the above image, which of the following are under the Executive Branch? House of Representatives Vice President Senate Supreme Court
Vice President
If the President were unable to lead the country, then who would take his/her place? House of Representatives Congress Vice President Senate
Vice President
The President has people help them run the country rather than do it all on their own. Who helps with this? Vice President and Cabinet Members Senate and House of Representatives 3 Branches of Government Military
Vice President and Cabinet Members
If the Executive Branch is inside of the White House, where is the Executive Branch in the U.S.? New York Pennsylvania Washington D.C. Kentucky
Washington D.C.
What is anarchy? a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - often authoritarian - party holds power a government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling political, economic matters, attitudes, values, and beliefs of its population a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority a form of government in which a ruler or small clique wield absolute power; citizens do not possess the right to choose their own leaders
a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority
Use the following excerpt to answer question 5 "The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777, but the states did not ratify them until March 1, 1781. The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments." In this case, the word confederation most likely means a political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good a union between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited power government in which sovereign power is formally divided between a central authority and a number of constituent regions a representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives) vote on legislation
a union between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited power
3. Democracy is to limited as ____________ is to unlimited a. Dictatorship b. Anarchy c. Government d. Monarchy
a. Dictatorship
9. If a law is being enforced then the ____________ branch is the the one who does that? a. Executive b. Legislative c. Judicial d. Laws
a. Executive
"In the international arena, nations deal with issues of trade, diplomacy, treaties, humanitarian aid, economic incentives and sanctions, and the use of their militaries." (Social Studies Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, page 110). Which of the following organizations is most closely related to the above mentioned affairs? a. NRA b. NATO c. FDA d. FBI
a. NRA
In light of recent shootings in America, many citizens are debating the second amendment involving the right to bear arms. When citizens of America protest the government, and stand up for what they believe to be fair and true, they are exercising which of the following rights? a. Political b. Moral c. Personal d. Religious
a. Political
6. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America". (https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/preamble" What is this? a. Preamble b. U.S. Constitution c. Democracy d. Bill of Rights
a. Preamble
4. The president is to the Executive Branch as the/a _________ is to the Legislative Branch a. Secretary b. Congress c. Judge d. Vice President
b. Congress
Your friend is trying to list the branches of government for their government exam, but they can only remember the Legislative and Executive branch of government. Which branch are they forgetting? a. Supreme b. Judicial c. Personal d. International
b. Judicial
3. Executive branch is enforcing laws just as ____________ branch is to create laws. a. Judaical b. Legislative c. Executive d. Laws
b. Legislative
8. What building is this? (http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/25/presidential-debates-to-focus-on-foreign-domestic-policy-and-undecideds/) a. Lincoln memorial b. White House c. Smithsonian museum d. Capital building
b. White House
4. Following Federal, state, and local laws as to ____________ who are supposed to follow them. a. Laws b. Democracy c. Citizens d. Branches
c. Citizens
The first amendment of the United States Constitution includes freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. Which of the following freedoms is included in the first amendment, but is not listed above? a. Freedom to own a gun b. Freedom to run for office c. Freedom of the press d. Freedom to vote
c. Freedom of the press
What was the main purpose of creating the three branches of government in the American governmental system? a. To create a perfect system of government leaders b. To give less power to the common man c. To balance the power of government officials d. To give more power to the common man
c. To balance the power of government officials
10. "All registered world citizens will receive the _________ Citizen Card, laminated and in 7 languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese and Esperanto." (http://www.worldservice.org/reg.html) a. National b. Local c. World d. Federal
c. World
2. If this is a system of government with the entire population then ____________ is this type of government. a. Congress b. House of Representatives c. Senate d. Democracy
d. Democracy
5. "The _________ interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution. It's comprised of the Supreme Court and other federal courts". (https://www.usa.gov/about-the-judicial-branch) a. Laws b. Executive c. Legislative d. Judaical
d. Judaical
9. What is the best definition of anarchism? a. A form of government b. Civil or social unrest c. Organized mass chaos d. The lack of government
d. The lack of government
