Principles of Government
Three Branches
Participation in the Political Process
All Things Elections
Amendments
100
Which principle is seen here?
Separation of Powers
100
This branch of government makes the laws
Legislative Branch
100
I want more government, more equity, and more help for the poor.
What am I?
Liberal
100
Who votes the most?
A) Older people
B) White people
C) Women
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
100
The first 10 amendments are known as...
The Bill of Rights
200
The Supreme Court declares a law passed by Congress unconstitutional.
Which principle?
Checks and Balances
200
How many members are in the Senate?
100
200
This group shares a common set of beliefs and wants to control government.
Political Parties
200
This special group is made up of 538 people that elect the President
Electoral College
200
The first Amendment protects speech, religion, the right to assemble, petition, and _____________
Freedom of the Press
300
The national government only has the powers given to it by the Constitution.
Which principle does this demonstrate?
Limited Government
300
Which of these is part of the Executive Branch?
A) House of Representatives
B) Cabinet
C) Supreme Court
D) Committees
B) Cabinet
300
In order to win the Presidency I need _________ votes
270
300
Which argument best supports a policy of open primaries before the general election?
A.Political parties would have greater influence in local races.
B.Candidates would make fewer promises to special interest groups.
C.Independents would have greater influence in candidate selection.
C.Independents would have greater influence in candidate selection.
300
Which amendment guarantees equality?
14th Amendment
400
Which principle does this case deal with?
Rule of Law
400
Who has the power to veto laws?
The President
400
Which court case settle the dispute of redistricting and said they must be drawn equally
Baker v. Carr (1962)
400
Select the two best ways for citizens to directly influence government actions.
A) vote in elections
B) apply for a job
C) write letters to representatives
D) go to college
A & C
400
Which amendment guarantees the right to a lawyer?
6th Amendment
500
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution . . . are reserved to the States . . . or to the people. . . . "
Which principle does this refer to?
Federalism
500
Which part of the Legislative Branch is designed to represent the people?
House of Representatives
500
This group seeks to influence government through public policy
Interest Groups
500
States redraw their district lines to gain an advantage in elections.
Gerrymandering
500
Which amendment says powers not given to the national government are reserved to the states?
10th Amendment