Geography
Geography 2
National Government
National Government2
Random
100
Which colony was most likely to have large plantations and use enslaved labor for agriculture
Southern
100
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the United States Constitution?
To list the rights of citizens.
100
This is another name for the national government
Federal government
100
Which document does the structure and powers of the national government come from?
Magna Carta
100
Who is/was the 45th and 47th President of the United States?
Donald J. Trump
200
Which cash crop was primarily responsible for Virginia’s wealth in the colonial period?
Tobacco
200
Name 3 duties of U.S. citizens?
Paying taxes
Serving on a jury
Following the Law
200
The President of the United States is the head of this branch of government.
Executive
200
How many total members are there in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate?
House of Representatives- 435, U.S. Senate- 100
200
What is the name of the first permanent settlement in the new world?
Jamestown
300
The president is the head of the military forces. What is the name of this position?
Commander in Chief
300
Which behavior best demonstrates fiscal responsibility
Keeping to a budget
300
The legislative branch of the federal government is called this as a whole.
Congress
300
The Federal Government is in charge of this important service, which defends our nation.
The military
300
What is the distance of a location north or south of the equator.
Latitude
400
The president is giving what kind of speech?
The State of the Union Address
400
At the executive level, what do cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups do?
Execute the laws
400
The legislative branch of the US has two houses--the Senate, and this other one.
The House of Representatives.
400
The major function of the system of checks and balances is to—
Protect against the abuse of power.
400
The most basic rights of American citizens can be found in the first 10 Amendments, a special document called this.
The Bill of Rights
500
To date, how many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?
27
500
Which of the following are ways that the executive branch influences policymaking?
Proposing legislation
Issuing executive orders and acts
Appointing officials to carry out the laws
500
This highest court is in charge of making sure that all laws follow the United States Constitution, and that all lower courts follow the rules.
The United States Supreme Court
500
Which of the following best summarizes the lawmaking process?
The lawmaking process can be impacted by citizens and requires collaboration and compromise.
500
Name all 5 oceans of the world
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Southern
Artic