Foundations of Gov't
True/False -- The United States is a republic
True
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives
Senate
Identify one duty or responsibility you have as a citizen of the United States
Duty: Paying Taxes / Jury Duty / Obey Law
Responsibility: Vote / Participate / Be informed
True/False -- A candidate who wins the popular vote WILL become the next President.
False
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Identify three different forms of government...
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Dictatorship, Direct Democracy, Republic, Theocracy, etc.
The first three words of the preamble to the Constitution illustrate the concept of self-government -- what are those words?
We The People...
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are known as the....
Bill of Rights
Why does California have more electoral votes than Wyoming?
They have a larger population
Identify the names of both major political parties in the United States
Republicans + Democrats
Describe what a system of anarchy would like in the United States?
Free for all / no rules + laws / chaos
This constitutional principle prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful through a system of checks.
Checks and Balances
State TWO right protected under the 1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
Which congressional district do you all live in?
22nd
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution or any government document
This principle of the Constitution outlines that even government officials must follow the law…
Rule of Law
Describe the rights protected under the 4th Amendment
Unreasonable Search, Seizure, and Surveillance. Need for probably cause / warrant
Which model do most states in the electoral college follow?
Winner Takes All Model or Congressional District Model
Winner Takes All Model
Kathy Hochul (Governor)
Chuck Schumer (Senator)
Kristin Gillibrand (Senator)
Explain the difference between a republic and a direct democracy:
Republic involves citizens voting for representatives to serve their interests, while a direct democracy gives citizens the opportunity to vote directly on laws
Identify all three branches of government and who is in charge of them
Legislative Branch -- Congress
Executive Branch -- The President
Judicial Branch -- Supreme Court
Which amendment outlines one's rights to a fair, speedy trial overseen by an impartial jury?
6th
How do you calculate a state's electoral vote total?
#House Members + #Senators
What is the name of the representative in the House who oversees your congressional district? And what party does he belong to?
John Mannion / Democrat