Political Ideologies
What side of the political spectrum are Liberals placed on?
The Left Side (Democrats)
What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
It is an introduction to the Constitution.
The Preamble proclaims who is adopting the Constitution, Why it is being adopted, and What is being adopted.
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
Which branch of Government is Congress a part of?
The Legislative Branch
Who are the current President and Vice President of the United States?
President Joe Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris
If someone is neither Liberal or Conservative leaning, what are they identified/labeled as on the Political Spectrum?
Moderates
What branch of Government is established by the 1st Article of the U.S. Constitution?
The Legislative Branch
What are three of the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Petition
Which branch of Government is the President a part of?
The Executive Branch
Who is Smithfield's representative in the U.S. House of Representatives?
David Ciciline
What are the respective symbols of the Republican and Democratic parties?
Democratic Party - Donkey
Republican Party - Elephant
What branch of Government is established by the 3rd Article of the U.S. Constitution?
The Executive Branch
Which Amendment protects Citizens from unlawful search and seizure
The Fourth Amendment
Which branch of Government is the Supreme Court a part of?
The Judicial Branch
Who is the current Governor of Rhode Island?
Dan McKee
Generally, do Conservatives prefer a loose or strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution?
Conservatives generally prefer a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution was created after the 1st Government failed, what was this document called?
The Articles of Confederation
Scenario: "A college student starts his own newspaper, which often prints articles, all true, but making fun of the local mayor. The mayor is angry and gets his aides to take the papers off the stand before they can be distributed"
What right of the Student was violated and what Amendment protects this right?
Right to Freedom of the Press was violated
The First Amendment protects this right
What is the name of the concept that each branch of Government has power over another and no single branch is more powerful than the other two?
Checks and Balances
How many Amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
27 Amendments
Generally, do Liberals prefer a larger or smaller Government?
Generally, Liberals prefer a larger Government, while Conservatives prefer a smaller Government
Rhode Island
Scenario: "A woman is being tried for treason. The judge believes it would be dangerous to let the public hear her ideas. He refuses to allow anyone to view the trial."
What right of the woman is being violated? Which Amendment protects this right?
Her right to a public trial is being violated
The sixth Amendment protects this right
Which branch of Government has the power to appoint a new Supreme Court Justice?
The Executive Branch
Name one Rhode Island U.S. Senator
Sheldon Whitehouse
Jack Reed