Introduction to Government
What type of government does the United States have?
A republic
The Supreme Court and all other courts
What is the first right in the First Amendment?
Religion
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What is the name of one of Santa's reindeer besides Rudolph?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Legislative (Congress)
Why has the second amendment been so debated in history?
Because it is written in a way that contradicts itself
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A breakup letter from the colonists to Britain saying they want to be independent.
What is the name of the ballet that is often performed during the holiday season?
The Nutcracker
Which founding document provides the structure and rules of our government?
The Constitution
What are the main roles of each branch of government?
Legislative = Write Laws
Executive = Enforce laws
Judicial = Interpret laws
What are the 3 rights in the 8th Amendment?
No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive fine, no excessive bail
What is the definition of the prosecution?
The side in a case that is accusing someone else of a crime
In the song, "Frosty the Snowman," what makes Frosty come to life?
An old silk hat
What kind of government has been most common throughout history?
Dictatorship
Put the steps of a bill becoming a law in order
a) The second chamber committee discusses and approves the bill
b) The president signs the bill into law
c) The entire first chamber discusses and approves the bill
d) The entire second chamber discusses and approves the bill
e) The first chamber committee discusses and approves the bill
e, c, a, d, b
What does eminent domain (from the Fifth Amendment) mean?
The government can take your property if it's for the public good AND they pay a fair price for it.
What is the difference between a grand jury and a trial jury?
A grand jury happens way before the trial and decides if the case should even go to trial. The trial jury sits in on the trial and decides if the defendant is innocent or guilty.
Gingerbread houses and candy canes were introduced to the U.S. by immigrants from what country?
Germany
What are three of the six types of government we talked about?
Republic, Theocracy, Direct Democracy, Dictatorship, Anarchy, Monarchy
What are the four steps in the presidential election?
Primary Election/Caucus, National Party Convention, General Election, Electoral College
What are the five rights in the Sixth Amendment?
Speedy public trial, Witnesses, Jury, Face your accuser, Lawyer
What is Federalism?
The principle of government that establishes different levels of government: local, state, federal
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