Standard 1
What is the difference between a limited government and an unlimited government?
The lack of separation of powers. A limited government has limited control of the people and an unlimited government has total control.
English Bill of Rights
Explain enumerated powers
Powers that are directly stated in the constitution that the federal government has
What Chicago Bears running back was known as "The Galloping Ghost"
Harold Grange (1925)
What does "www" stand for in a web address?
World Wide Web
Give an example of a limited government
The United States or Britain.
What is the importance of the Magna Carta
It was the first major document recognizing that citizens have certain rights that cannot be infringed upon by the government.
Give an example of enumerated powers
Power to lay and collect taxes
What pitcher holds the record for most complete games in an MLB career?
Cy Young
According to Greek Mythology who was the first women on earth?
Pandora
Where does the power reside in a unitary form of government?
In one branch or with one person
Rights that cannot be taken away from a person
Powers that the federal government has, but are not stated in the constitution.
What is the mascot for the University of Minnesota?
Golden Gophers
2(6+2) - (5X2)=
6
True or false: In a confederal form of government the federal government has total power
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was written before the Constitution
True
Explain judicial review
Judicial power to deem legislative and executive acts as either unconstitutional or constitutional.
Who was the only person in NBA history to be named Most Valuable Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year?
Larry Bird
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with the wind. What am I?
What is the difference between a market economy and a command economy?
In a market economy, the government does not regulate the economy and everything is for sale. A command economy is run entirely by the government.
List the three branches of our government and tell what each branches responsibility is
Legislative-Makes the laws
Executive- Enforces the laws
Judicial- Interprets the laws
True or False: Concurrent powers are shared powers between the state and federal government
True
Jennie Fench pitched for what college?
University of Arizona
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
The letter "R"