Federalism
Types of Government
Citizenship/ Naturalization
Bill of Rights and Voting Amendments
Three Branches of Government
100

True or False: Is federalism a system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of government?

True 

100

What form of government is controlled by a single ruler who assumes total control, often by force? 

Dictatorship

100

What is Naturalization? 

Naturalization is the process to become a U.S citizen if you were born outside of the United states. 

100

what does the first amendment say 

Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition

100

what branch make laws 

Legislative branch

200

What is the example of federalism?

Grand-in-aid 

200

What is the form of government established by the United States Constitution?

 

representative democracy  

200

Name two rights of the citizens 

Right to vote, and the right to freedom of the speech 

200

what does the 6th amendment say

Right to a speedy trial by jury and a lawyer

200

what branch of government can declare war

legislative branch 

300

What type of power does federalism have? 

Power to coin money to regulate commerce to declare war to raise and maintain armed forces and to establish a Post Office.  

300

The absence of government is called:

anarchy 

300

What does reciting the Pledge of Allegiance demonstrate about citizenship? 

A) A commitment to serving in military 

B) A pledge to obey all laws without questions 

C) A dedication to the values and principles of the United States 

D) A promise to avoid participation in community activities  

C

300

What was the primary reason for enacting the Bill of Rights?





To protect the civil rights of the American people

300

how many voting members of congress are their 

535

400

Which of the following describes the concept of federalism? 

A) Federalism describes the requirement to desegregate schools.

B) Federalism divides government power between national and state governments.

C) Federalism describes the requirement for the separation of church and State. 

D) Federalism divides the powers between Congress and the Senate. 

B

400

What is a common motivation for the creation and ratification of a constitution?

a.To formally map out the power structures of the government

b.To establish the basic rule of law

c.To provide a framework for law enforcement

d. all of the above

D

400

How can individuals participate in their community to demonstrate citizenship?


Individuals can participate in their community by volunteering for local organizations,meetings,and joining community service projects. 

400

How does the Bill of the Rights promote individual rights??

 It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.

400

how are justices selected to serve on the supreme court

they are appointed by the president 

500

How are federal and state powers and responsibilities distributed, shared, and limited by the United States Constitution?

While the Constitution thus grants broad powers to the federal government they are limited by the 10th amendment which States that the powers are not delegated to the United States by the Constitution. 

500

 A union of partially self-governing states or regions operating under a central government is a

Federation

500

What does the judicial branch do to protect citizens' rights?

The judicial branch ensures citizens' rights are upheld by interpreting laws, resolving disputes, and reviewing laws for constitutionalising.   

500

What is another term for “willfully telling lies to damage a person’s reputation?”

Slander

500

                   Double jeopardy!

The vice president of the United States also holds which office?

a.National security adviser

b.President of the Senate

c.Speaker of the House

d.Chief executive

B

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