Government
Events
Vocabulary
Says What?
Bill of Rights
100
Which of the follwoing is not part of our system of Check and balances?
A The President is the Commander in Chief of the Military.
B. The President can veto a bill that has been passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
C. The House of Representatives and Senate can override a President's veto of a bill.
A.The President is the Commander in Chief of the Military.
100
Why did Shay's Rebellion lead to the creation of the Constitution?
A. Shay's Rebellion showed that the Executive Branch had too much power.
B. Shay's Rebellion showed that British Taxation was unfair.
C. Shay's Rebellion showed that the weaknesses of the Article of Confederation
C. Shay's Rebellion showed that the weaknesses of the Article of Confederation
100
Which statement is false?
A. A "good" government allows the President to declare war when the President feels the citizens are in danger.
B. A "good" government protects free speech
C. A "good" government has a system of checks and balances
A. A "good" government allows the President to declare war when the President feels the citizens are in danger.
100
The United States government is designed with a brilliant system of __________ and __________, separating power among three distinct branches to prevent any single group from becoming too powerful.
A. Presidents and Cabinet
B. Checks and Balances
C. Vice President and President
D. Credits and Withdraws
B. Checks and Balances
100
You are walking down the street on the way home from school. Police stop you. They ask to see what you have in your school bag. What amendement would address this situation?
1. Freedom of speech
4.Unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure
8. Protection from cruel and unusual punishment
4.Unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure
200
What branch of government makes the laws?
A. Judicial
B. Legislative
C. Executive
B. Legislative
200
What was the purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
A. The Federalist Party wanted to stay in power so they prevented people who disagreed with them from voting.
B. The Federalist Party wanted to guard against the threat of people overthrowing the government.
C. The Federalist Party wanted to limit the number of immigrants coming from China.
A. The Federalist Party wanted to stay in power so they prevented people who disagreed with them from voting.
200
What is it called when the Legislative Branch tries to kick out of power a President or Supreme Court Justice who has done something really illegal?
A. Veto
B. Impressment
C. Impeachment
C. Impeachment
200
The Monroe Doctrine stated______________
A. that the US would declare war against any Latin American country that traded with Great Britain.
B. that the US would declare war on any European country that kidnapped American Citizens.
C. that the US would declare War on any European country that treid to rebuild or retake colonies in the Americas.
C. that the US would declare War on any European country that treid to rebuild or retake colonies in the Americas.
200
Mr. Adler is found not guilty of murdering Mr. Moore. The next day Mr. Adler admits to the news to killing Mr. Moore. Police find the gun that was used. He is arrested and charged a second time with the murder of Mr. Moore.
Which Bill of Rights is this?
2. Right to bears arms
5. Cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
7 Allows for a trial by jury for civil cases
5. Cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
300
What is not a reason the Constitution is important?
A. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
B. The Constitution is our goverment.
C. The Constitution gives more power to the Executive Branch then the Judicial Branch.
C. The Constitution gives more power to the Executive Branch then the Judicial Branch.
300
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
A. The British Impressment of American Sailors.
B. The British passed the Alien and Sedition Acts which deported Americans.
C. The French were preventing the US from trading with Great Britain
A. The British Impressment of American Sailors.
300
What is the name of the system where the political party that wins in an election gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, or families?
A. Jacksonian System
B. Spoils Systems
C. Merit System
B. Spoils System
300
The Articles of Confederation is to the Constitution as ______________is to _______________.
A. Few, many
B. first, second
C. dog, cat
B. first, second
300
The state of Wisconsin passes a law stating that in order to attend a public school, all students must sign a sheet stating that they will follow all of the 10 Commandments.
Which Bill of Right does this violate?
1.Freedom of speech, of religion, of press, of assembly, and the right to protest
3. Soldiers cannot take over a home without owner's permission
4. Unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure
1.Freedom of speech, of religion, of press, of assembly, and the right to protest
400
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the laws?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
B. Executive
400
DAILY DOUBLE:
When will Miss Beaudin get married?
Maybe one day....(must be exact answer)
400
Federalism splits the power between the ______________________and the ___________________
A. Executive Branch. Legislative Branch
B. Legislative Branch. Judicial Branch
C. National Government. State Government
C. National Government. State Government
400
How would your life be different if the US had an authoritarian government?
A. We would not have a President
B. We would have less Freedom
C. We would not have a military.
B. We would have less Freedom
400
Which statement best describes our rights listed in the Bill of Rights?
A. We have a lot of rights and freedoms but they are not unlimited.
B.The rights listed in the Bill of Rights are to protect the government from the people.
C. The Second Amendment is more important than the First Amendment.
A. We have a lot of rights and freedoms but they are not unlimited.
500
______________ must be born in the US to serve.
A. Supreme Court Justice
B. The President
C. Senator
B. President
500
What would best describe this image.
A. Monroe Doctrine
B. War of 1812
C. Impressment
A. Monroe Doctrine
500
What type of Government demands total obedience at the cost of personal freedom.
Authoritarianism
500
House of Rep., Representatives serve a ___ year term and can be reelected unlimited times. Senators serve a ___ year term and can be reelected unlimited times.
A. 6, 2
B. 10, 15
C. 2 , 6
D. 10 and Lifetime
C. 2, 6
500
What are the first ten amendments (changes to the Constitution) which protects our rights and freedoms.
Bill of Rights