Purposes of Government
What are the 4 main purposes of government?
Maintain Social Order
Provide Public Service
Protect National Security
Make Economic Decisions
What founding document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What are the two chambers of the United States Congress?
House of Representatives and the Senate
Who is the head of the US Executive Branch?
The President
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Republican and Democratic
When the government builds roads, maintains public schools, and provides firefighters, which purpose of government is being fulfilled?
Provide Public Service
What constitutional principle divides power between the national government and state governments?
Federalism
How many senators represent each state in the United States Senate?
2
What is the primary responsibility of the executive branch?
Enforce Laws
What is the term for an organized group of people who share political beliefs and work to elect candidates to office?
Political Party
The government passes laws against theft and establishes consequences for breaking those laws. Which purpose of government does this demonstrate?
Maintain Social Order
What was the first system of government established in the United States before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What is the difference between how representation is determined in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House of Reps- Population
Senate- Every state gets 2
What is the title of the MD State Executive?
Governor
A political advertisement features a famous athlete encouraging people to vote for a particular candidate. Which propaganda technique is being used?
The United States increases military spending and strengthens border security in response to threats from another country. Which purpose of government is primarily being fulfilled?
Protect National Security
The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress, but Congress overrides the veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber. What constitutional principle does this demonstrate?
Checks and Balances
After proposal, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?
Committees
Who is the Cabinet head of the Department of Justice?
Attorney General
A group of environmental activists raises money, meets with elected officials, and encourages voters to support candidates who favor environmental protection. What type of organization is this?
Interest Group
During an economic recession, the government increases spending on infrastructure projects to create jobs and stimulate the economy. Which purpose of government does this represent?
Making Economic Decisions
Name 3 of the 6 goals of the Constitution, as written in the Preamble.
Form a More Perfect Union
Establish Justice
Insure Domestic Tranquility
Provide for the Common Defense
Promote General Welfare
Secure Blessings of Liberty
What are BOTH names of the clause that allows Congress to stretch their power?
Elastic Clause or the Necessary and Proper Clause
What Article of the Constitution establishes the powers of the Executive Branch?
Article 2
What is a member of an interest group called?
Lobbyist