Branches of government
How many branches of government are there?
A. 67
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
C.3
Which government allows citizens to vote for leaders?
A. Dictatorship
B. Monarchy
C. Democracy
D. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
What is the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
A. Protects us from cruel or unusual punishment
B. The right to freedom of religion
C. Protects us from probable cause
D. The right to a jury trial
B. The right to freedom of religion
Which values ensures government does NOT become too powerful?
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Limited government
C. Equality
B. Limited government
Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?
A. Military
B. Space exploration
C. Homeland security
D. Education
D. Education
What are the branches of government?
A. Judicial, Executive, Legislative
B. Executive, House of representatives, Judicial
C. Executive, Senate, Legislative
D. President, State, Federal
A. Judicial, Executive, Legislative
Which government is ruled by a king or queen?
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Dictatorship
D. Republic
B. Monarchy
What does the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protect people from?
A. Death penalty
B. Unreasonable searches and seizures
C. The right to own private property
D. A speedy trial
B. Unreasonable searches and seizures
Which values allows people to criticize leaders without punishment?
A. Rule of Law
B. Liberty
C. Authority
B. Liberty
All of the following are purposes of political parties, EXCEPT:
A. Write party platforms
B. Participate in the President’s cabinet
C. Nominate candidates
Which branch creates and checks laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Checks and balances
C. Legislative
Which government is ruled by a small group?
A. Monarchy
B. Dictatorship
C. Oligarchy
D. Anarchy
C. Oligarchy
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 15
D. 5
A. 10
A. Democracy
B. Justice
C. Rule of Law
C. Rule of Law
This party believes that the best government is a SMALL government that does not interfere in people's affairs...
A. Democrat
B. Republican
B. Republican
Who is in charge of appointing judges and justices?
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Federal
C. Executive
Which situation is most likely in an Oligarchy?
A. Free elections
B. One rich family controlling government
C. Citizens vote for laws
D. Equal rights guaranteed
B. One rich family controlling government
Why is the Bill of Rights important to American citizens?
A. It outlines the Pledge of Allegiance
B. It defines the powers of the government
C. It protects our civil liberties and civil rights
D. It establishes the branches of government
C. It protects our civil liberties and civil rights
Which values best supports peaceful protest?
A. Justice
B. Authority
C. Equality
D. Liberty
D. Liberty
Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society
A. Government
B. Communists
C. Society
D. Political Party
D. Political Party
Which branch interprates the laws and ensures they follow the constitution through the court system?
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Executive
B. Judicial
If a ruler claims "divine right" the government is likely a:
A. Democracy
B. Dictatorship
C. Absolute Monarchy
D. Republic
C. Absolute Monarchy
What is the significance of the Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
A. It protects individual rights not specifically listed in the Constitution
B. It guarantees freedom of speech
C. It outlines the constitutional amendment process
D. It protects our right to bear arms
A. It protects individual rights not specifically listed in the Constitution
Which values protects the right to vote regardless of background?
A. Freedom
B. Authority
C. Equality
C. Equality
All federal taxes should be the same % for rich or poor. This is called the flat tax system and would reduce the amount government can spend on programs
A. Democrats
B. Republicans
B. Republicans