Government Basics and Structure
What is a system or organization that oversees a body of people?
Government
Which amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
What is the term for the right to vote?
Suffrage
What government is ruled by a small elite group?
Oligarchy
Who led the Constitutional Convention and later became president?
George Washington
How many senators does each state have?
2
Which amendment allowed citizens of any race to vote?
15th Amendment
What is a person running for office called?
Candidate
What government has one leader with unlimited power?
Autocracy
Which British act forced colonists to house soldiers?
Quartering Act
What is the main role of the Executive Branch?
Enforce the laws
What is the right to fair treatment under the law?
Due Process
What is citizenship based on where you are born called?
Law of Soil
What government is ruled by the people?
What alliance includes North America and Europe for defense?
NATO
Which branch of government interprets and applies laws?
Judicial branch
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
4th Amendment
What system requires men ages 18–25 to register for military service?
Selective Service
What political system has two major parties?
Two-party system
What ancient civilizations influenced democracy?
Greece and Rome
What is the term for the structure that divides government into three branches?
Separation of Powers
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th Amendment
What is the process of voting for representatives called?
Election
What system gives most power to states instead of a central government?
Confederation
What international organization promotes peace and cooperation?
United Nations