U.S. Government
Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing the law?
The Executive Branch
Who is the current Governor of Guam?
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero
What is the form of government that refers to the “rule of many?”
Democracy
What is the name of the political agreement that governs the relationship between the FSM, Palau, Marshall Islands, and the United States?
The Compact of Free Association
Which document signed in 1776, declared the thirteen American colonies independent from British rule?
The Declaration of Independence
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
27
What is Guam’s current political status?
Unincorporated territory
What is the principle that government power must be divided into separate branches to prevent the abuse of power
Separation of Powers
How many states make up the Federated States of Micronesia?
4 (Pohnpei, Yap, Chuuk, Kosrae)
What international organization was formed in 1945 with the intent to promote international peace and security?
The United Nations
What type of majority is needed to overcome a presidential veto in the Senate and House?
A two-thirds majority
How many seats are on the Guam Legislature?
15
What is the political philosophy that advocates for the collective ownership of the means of production by society?
Socialism
What is the largest island in the Micronesian region?
Guam (210 sq. mi)
Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule, known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance?
Mahatma Gandhi
Who is the official presiding officer of the U.S. Senate?
Vice President
Who is the non-voting delegate that represents Guam in the U.S House of Representatives?
James Moylan
In what region did Western Political Philosophy emerge from?
Ancient Greece
True or False: The Micronesian region has a monarchy.
False
What was the name of the policy implemented by South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s that enforced racial segregation?
Apartheid
How many Senators serve on the U.S. Senate?
100
What was the document signed in 1950 that created Guam’s civilian government and granted American citizenship?
The Organic Act of 1950
Which theorist coined the phrase “dictatorship of the proletariat?”
Karl Marx
What was the name of the United Nations trusteeship established in 1947 to administer the islands of Micronesia until they achieved self-governance?
The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI)
The series of revolutions that occurred in North Africa and the Middle East in 2011 were referred to as…
The Arab Spring