Unit 1
What is the name for that portion of the U.S Constitution that explains the purposes of the United States government?
Preamble
Which of these ideas had the most influence on the American Revolution?
The Enlightenment
According to the U.S. Constitution, who or what has the power to "declare war"?
Congress
What did the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution change about voting?
It gave the right to vote to women
According to his daughter, what item is Mr. Johnson not supposed to leave the house without?
His Hat
Which term refers to an institution created by a society to create and enforce public policies?
Government
Consider the following sequence of events: Congress passes a bill. The president vetoes it. Congress overrides the veto. The bill becomes a law. What constitutional principle is at work?
Checks and Balances
What must the Supreme Court have to render a decision in a case?
A Simple Majority
Which term applies to the process by which our political attitudes are formed by our environment?
Political Socialization
Which Anime does Mr. Johnson refuse to watch?
One Piece
What is the name for the form of government where power is held by the people at large? All citizens vote on every decision made by government.
Direct Democracy
Which amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure? (The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects.)
4th
The people who head the major departments in the executive branch are in which building or group?
The President's Cabinet
When Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate work together, what is that situation known as?
Bipartisanship
How many years has Mr. Johnson been teaching?
7
What theory of government argues that power is held by a small group of people?
Elitist
What was the Great (Connecticut) Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
Congress was divided into two houses. The Senate was seated equally by state; the House of Representatives was seated by population.
Impeachment means to charge a government official in the House so that what can happen?
The official is tried in the Senate.
Why did anti-Federalists want a "bill of rights" included in the United States Constitution?
Because they wanted individual rights of citizens to be guaranteed
How old is Mr. Johnson's daughter?
2 Years Old
Who's Second Treatise on Government explains the Social Contract Theory
John Locke
When Abraham Lincoln praised "government of the people, by the people, for the people," what constitutional principal was he referring to?
Popular Sovereignty
Which term refers to the drawing of political boundaries to benefit a party or candidate?
Gerrymandering
Political issues that force voters to choose a side are known as:
Wedge Issues
Who is Mr. Johnson's favorite student in this class?
Silly he does not have a favorite student, just a favorite class ;)