Vocabulary
A survey of public opinion
What does "poll" mean?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the three branches of government?
The status of being a citizen, along with the rights, duties and privileges of being a citizen
What is citizenship?
Democracy, Republic, Monarchy
What are the three main systems of government?
George Washington
Who was the first president of the US?
A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group
What is an "iron triangle"?
Checks & Balances
How do the branches check each other?
No
If you are born outside of America, are you a citizen in America?
Representative Democracy
What system of government are we in?
The 16th president of the US
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
A legislator supports a proposal favored by another in return for support of his or hers
What does "log-rolling" mean?
Legislative (Congress)
Which branch can levy taxes?
By becoming a U.S. citizen, you too will have a voice in how our nation is governed
Why is citizenship important?
Yes
Does Brazil have a republic?
What president died from eating cherries?
Legislation that gives tangible benefits to constituents in several districts or states in hope of winning their votes in return
What is a "pork-barrel legislation"?
Executive (President)
Which branch makes treaties with other countries?
86.9%
How many of us are citizens?
Norway
Which country is the most democratic?
William Howard Taft
Who was the tenth chief justice of the United States?
The government offices to which people are appointed on the basis of merit, as ascertained by a written exam or by applying certain selection criteria
What is a "competitive service"?
Legislative (the H.O.R)
Which branch has the power to name the president in case of a tie?
How many citizens are in the U.S?
43 sovereign states
How many states have a monarch?
James Madison (5'4)
Who was the shortest president?