VOCABULARY TERMS
What is the principle of popular sovereignty?
The people have the ultimate power to make decisions about their government.
Which of the following is a form of government where power is held by a small group of people?
Oligarchy
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It lacked the power to tax and raise revenue.
What is the primary purpose of the legislative branch?
To make laws
Which of these is a requirement to be president of the United States?
A) Must be at least 35 years old B) Must have served in the military C) Must be born in a foreign country D) Must have a college degree
A) Must be at least 35 years old
What is the primary purpose of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws and ensure they are applied fairly
Which 1990 Christmas movie starred Macaulay Culkin as a boy who is left home alone?
Home Alone.
Which state does Mrs. Hokana orginate from?
Wisconsin
Which of the following classic cartoons featured a character solving mysteries in a van with friends and a talking dog?
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
What does the principle of separation of powers mean?
The government is divided into branches, each with distinct powers and responsibilities.
Which form of government is characterized by a single ruler with absolute power, often acquired and maintained through force?
Dictatorship
Which form of government is characterized by a single ruler with absolute power, often acquired and maintained through force?
Dictatorship
Who is the leader of the Senate?
D) Vice President of the United States
What is the primary role of the presidential cabinet?
To serve as the president's personal advisors
What are the three levels of the federal court system?
District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court
Which TV show features a character called "The Grinch" who tries to ruin Christmas?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
What make is the car does Mrs. Hokana drive?
Ford
What network was the first to dedicate a regular time slot to cartoons on Saturday mornings in the 1960s?
CBS
What does the principle of the rule of law mean?
Laws apply equally to all individuals, including government officials.
What is the typical method of succession in most monarchies?
The monarch’s children inherit the throne
What did the Great Compromise establish?
A two-house legislature with one house based on population and the other with equal representation.
What does the term veto mean?
The president’s rejection of a bill passed by Congress.
What is an executive agreement?
A formal agreement between the president and foreign governments that does not require Senate approval.
Which of the following is an example of constitutional law? A) A law regulating interstate commerce B) A Supreme Court case that interprets the First Amendment C) A local ordinance about parking violations D) A federal tax law
B) A Supreme Court case that interprets the First Amendment
What was the first-ever Christmas song played in space?
"Jingle Bells". It was played by astronauts aboard Gemini 6 in 1965.
What state did Mrs. Hokana travel to in high school to be Mr. Hokana's prom date?
Texas
Which animated series starred a rabbit, duck, pig, and canary in zany slapstick adventures?
Looney Tunes
What is the principle of federalism?
Political power is shared between a central government and regional governments.
What is the primary belief of libertarianism?
People should be free to make their own decisions with minimal government interference
What was the main difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists?
Federalists wanted a strong central government; Anti-Federalists wanted state power.
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
By a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate.
What does the Department of Commerce oversee?
Economic growth, trade, and business regulation
In which case was judicial review established in the United States?
Marbury v. Madison
Which animated character famously says, “It’s Christmas, I know it’s Christmas!” while opening presents?
Charlie Brown, in A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Name one of my cats by their name.
Rosalynn (Roz)
Sully
In Alvin and the Chipmunks, what were the names of Alvin’s brothers?
Simon and Theodore
What does the term commutation refer to?
A reduction in the severity of a prison sentence or punishment.
Which of the following is true in an authoritarian system?
A) Power is shared equally among citizens. B) Personal freedoms are highly restricted. C) Government has little control over the economy.
D) Citizens have complete freedom of expression.
B) Personal freedoms are highly restricted.
Which group opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution because it did not initially include a Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
Which of these is NOT a power of Congress?
A) Declaring war B) Issuing executive orders C) Regulating interstate commerce D) Impeaching the president
B) Issuing executive orders
What is executive privilege?
The president’s right to withhold information from Congress or courts.
What are district courts?
Courts where federal trials are held and cases are initially heard.
Which British actor starred as Scrooge in the 2009 animated version of A Christmas Carol?
Jim Carrey
What famous church figure shares the same birthday as Mrs. Hokana?
Martin Luther
In The Flintstones, what were the names of Fred and Wilma’s neighbors?
The Rubbles
What is the political spectrum?
A range of political ideologies, from left to right, based on views on government, economy, and society
Explanation: The political spectrum is a way to categorize political ideologies based on their positions on various issues, such as economic policy, social values, and the role of government.
Which power was specifically denied to the national government under the Articles of Confederation?
The power to collect taxes
The power to grant pardons and reprieves is an example of which type of presidential power?
Judicial powers
Judicial review is an example of what principle of the U.S. Constitution?
Checks and balances
In the classic 1823 poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas”), how many reindeer are named, including Rudolph?
9 reindeer
The poem names 8 reindeer—Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder (or Donner), and Blitzen. When you add Rudolph (introduced later in 1939), the total is 9 reindeer.
How many siblings does Mrs. Hokana have?
3 siblings
What popular 1960s cartoon featured a futuristic family living in Orbit City with a robot maid?
The Jetsons