Types of Government
Which type of government has 1 ruler? Typically a king or a queen?
Monarchy
3 (Local, State, Federal)
How many Branches of government are there?
3 (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative)
Which documents served as the first OFFICIAL attempt at establishing government in the United States and was later replaced by The Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
How many members does the United States Senate have?
100 (2 per state)
Which type of government consists of a small group of people governing a country?
Which level of government would handle issues involving international issues and military?
The Federal Level
What is the main goal of the Executive Branch?
The Executive Branch's main goal is to Enforce the laws.
Which document serves as an attempt to limit the King's Power in England in the early 1500's?
The Magna Carta
How many members of the United States House of Representatives are there?
435- (Based on state's population)
Which type of government is based on religious law and principals serving as the basis for government?
Theocracy
Which level handles issues like school boards, emergency services (Police, Fire, EMT) and parades?
Local level.
What is the main goal of the Judicial Branch?
The main goal of the Judicial Branch is to interpret the laws and rulings of the government and make sure they follow The Constitution.
Which document was written as an attempt to "break up" with Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
Which body (The House or Senate) favors the SMALLER states?
The Senate. Each state has an equal number of senators. So the smaller states like Wyoming and Alaska have more influence in the Senate as opposed to states like California or Florida.
Which branch of government is based on the idea of people holding all power?
Democracy
Which level of government handles various issues BETWEEN states?
Federal Government
What is the main goal of the Legislative Branch?
The main goal of the Legislative Branch is to vote on/ create laws.
What is the purpose of the Preamble (of The Constitution)?
Which body (The House or Senate) favors the LARGER states?
The House. Each state has a number based on it's population so larger states like New York and Pennsylvania have more influence in the House as opposed to states like Wyoming or North Dakota.
What is the main difference between a Representative Democracy and a Direct Democracy?
In a Direct democracy, everyone in the city/state/country votes and everyone is equal. In a Representative Democracy you have someone who represents your city/state/country.
Which level of government handles issues like education, public safety, and healthcare?
State Government
Which branch of government has The "Commander in Chief" of the United States Military?
The Executive Branch (The President).
What document was the first unofficial attempt at creating law in The United States?
The Mayflower Compact
Where is the Supreme Court of the United States based out of?
Washington DC