The Amendments
Types of Government
The Government and the Economy
Theories of the Origin of Gov't
Fun stuff
100

This amendment gave women the right to vote

19th

100

This type of government is ruled by a few people, usually wealthy or military leaders

Oligarchy

100

The US government tells banks how much money they can lend out.  

Reserve Requirement

100

This theory states that governments likely began as families grew and needed organization.

Evolutionary

100

What do they call Santa in France?

Pere Noel

200

This amendment repealed prohibition and made alcohol legal again

21st

200

Type of government that usually passes power down through the family

Monarchy

200

When prices rise too fast, we are concerned about the rate of __________.

Inflation

200

This theory states that governments likely come to power with guns and clubs.

Force Theory

200

We can see Venus in the night sky often.  Is Venus smaller or bigger than earth?  

Slightly Smaller

300

The 17th amendment enabled citizens to vote directly for members of this body

The Senate

300

Type of Autocracy that isn't so bad.  Usually balanced out by a legislative body

Constitutional Monarch
300

If we are in a recession or depression, what should be the government's response with regarding to government spending? 

Spend MORE!

300

This theory of the origins of government states that religious leaders were given the role to lead by God

Diving Right Theory

300

What made Frosty come to life?

His Hat

400

This amendment gave the government the power to collect income taxes

16th

400

In this type of government, EVERYONE is involved in making most decisions

Direct Democracy

400

This is the main way banks make money for themselves/their shareholders.

Lending at higher rates than they pay for savings accounts.  

400

This theory of the origin of government said the people exchange some of their freedoms for protections from the government

Social Contract Theory

400
The number ONE, plus 100 ZEROS is called?

Googol.  

500

This amendment outlined what happened if the president could not perform his duties

25th

500

Hitler was an example of this type of leader.

Dictator

500

How would lowering interest rates effect businesses that build homes?  

Increase business!

500

Name one of the great thinkers that discussed Social Contract Theory

Hobbes/Locke

500

Who is Rudolph's friend who wants to become a dentist?  

Hermey