Federalism
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The Constitution
Current Events
Politics
100
Name at least two issues that debate between federal and state control
Healthcare, Education, Marijuana, Abortion, Gay Marriage, Immigration
100
The Federalist paper stated that factions prevented the government from becoming too corrupt
Federalist #10
100
What are the five components of the First Amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, petition, assemble, and press
100
This issue in the news deals with the repeal of Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Right to Abortion
100
Name one vice-presidential candidate
Answer vary
200
Define "Federalism"
A political system where the national government shares some it's powers with the local governments
200
James Madison wrote this Federalist paper
Federalist #10
200
What is the 18th Amendment?
Prohibition of the production and selling of alcohol
200
This issue is a constant debate between being a Federal issues or a States issue and is constantly in the news due to its prevalence in schools
Gun Policy
200
This age-range of voters tend to lean left, however there is a growing group of conservatives amidst this group that redefining the Republican party
18-34 year olds
300
The federal government has control of these powers
economic powers and military power
300
This document stated that the colonies wanted to gain independence from Britain
Declaration of Independence
300
What is the 19th Amendment?
Women's suffrage; women have the right to vote
300
What is the main idea of this political cartoon?
Answers vary
300
Women tend to vote for liberal candidates. Explain why this is.
Answer vary.
400
This amendment gives powers to the states if not specifically laid out for the federal government
Tenth Amendment
400
This was the first Constitution of the United States of America
Articles of Confederation
400
What is the 13th amendment?
Abolishment of slavery and involuntary servitude
400
The government has been threatening to ban this technological app due to its connection with spy agencies
TikTok
400
Name the top issue for most voters this November
The economy
500
An "exclusive" power, or an "enumerated" power is given to the
Federal government
500
List at least two weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
no ability to tax, no ability for the federal govt. to raise a military, no ability to regulate interstates commerce, majority rule to amend the Articles of Confederation
500
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18
26th Amendment
500
This presidential candidate was convicted of inciting violence during the Jan. 6th insurrection and was found not guilty
President Donald Trump
500
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
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