Constitution
What is Mr. C's middle name?
Michael
What town did Mr. C grow up in?
Liverpool, New York
What former governor of North Carolina is running for the United States Senate this fall?
Roy Cooper
What are your Natural Rights?
Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness (Or property)
Should I study for Quest #1?
No
Which constitutional principle divides government into three branches?
Separation of Powers
In a representative democracy, citizens...
B
What is the primary purpose of government?
Organize society and allocate authority to accomplish goals.
Which amendment protects freedom of the press?
First Amendment
Which ideology generally supports more government regulation of the economy?
Liberal
Which principle allows each branch to limit the powers of the others?
Checks and Balances
Which model of democracy is best represented by interest groups like the NAACP filing lawsuits?
Pluralist Democracy
Name ONE purpose of government.
Maintain order, protect liberty, or promote the common good.
Give one example of civic engagement.
Voting, writing elected officials, volunteering, attending meetings, etc.
Which ideology generally favors lower taxes and limited government?
Conservative
What power was established in Marbury v. Madison?
Judicial Review
Which model emphasizes citizens voting directly on issues?
Direct Democracy
Which is NOT a purpose of government?
Increase Corporate Profits
Why is a free press important in a democracy?
It informs citizens, exposes corruption, and holds government accountable.
How could changing demographics affect politics?
Greater focus on immigration, representation, voting patterns, and policy priorities.
What constitutional principle allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
Checks and Balances through Judicial Review
Hamilton believed educated electors should choose the president. Which model of democracy does this reflect?
Elite Democracy
Give an example of a public good.
National Defense
Explain how protecting liberty through the First Amendment can sometimes conflict with maintaining order.
Governments may want to restrict speech or the press for security or public safety, while the First Amendment protects those freedoms.
People who hold these beliefs are conservative on economic issues and liberal on social issues.
Libertarians