Rules and Rulers
Classified Documents
Ideologies
No One Man Should Have All That Power
Bills, Bills, Bills
100
What form of government is controlled by a single family, headed by a King or Queen?
A Monarchy
100
Which document was written in 1776 by Thomas Jefferson and the 2nd Continental Congress?
The Declaration of Independence
100
Which political ideology, often linked with Democrats, focuses on government playing an ACTIVE role in society?
Liberal
100
What is an organized group of citizens with a broad set of common beliefs who get together to elect a candidate?
A political party
100
What article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?
Article 1
200
What form of government has representatives that carry out the will of the people?
A Republic
200
Which document was signed in 1215 by King John of England and was the first document to ever limit the power of a king?
Magna Carta
200
Which political ideology, often associated with the Republican Party, focuses on LIMITED government?
Conservative
200
Which branch of the government was created by Article II of the Constitution?
The Executive Branch
200
What are the two houses of Congress called?
The Senate & The House of Representatives
300
What kind of government is controlled by religious leaders?
A Theocracy
300
Which document said that 60% of slaves would count towards representation?
The 3/5 Compromise
300
Which political ideology believes that society should redistribute all wealth?
Socialism
300
Which "role" of the president says that he/she leads the armed forces?
Commander-in-Chief
300
How many TOTAL Congressmen are there?
535
400
What kind of government is ruled by a small group of wealthy and powerful individuals?
An Oligarchy
400
Which document was signed in 1620 and was the first written form of government in North America?
The Mayflower Compact
400
Which political ideology believes the government should own all factors of production and determine their use?
Communism
400
Which Amendment officially set the presidential term limit at two?
The 22nd Amendment
400
Which house of Congress was made to benefit small states?
The Senate
500
Ancient Greece was WHAT KIND of government?
A Direct Democracy
500
Proposed by James Madison in 1787, what document called for a stronger federal government and proportional representation in both houses of Congress?
The Virginia Plan
500
Which political ideology is concerned with resisting change at all costs and often relies on violence or force to impose their will?
Reactionary
500
How long must someone be a resident of the United States before they can run for the presidency?
14 years
500
Which house of Congress has the exclusive power to bring IMPEACHMENT CHARGES against the President?
The House of Representatives
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