CIVIC INVOLVEMENT, PARTICIPATION, AND SKILLS
GOVERNMENT AND THE ECONOMY
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
100

This is mass communication and the "fourth branch of government".

What is the media

100

An economy where the central authority is in charge of the means of production.

What is a command economy 

100

This branch of government is responsible for making laws. 

What is the legislative branch

100

This principle means government authority comes from the people.

What is popular sovereignty

100

This article outlines the process for changing the Constitution.

What is Article V

200

Interest groups influence this instead of winning elections directly.

What is public policy

200

All modern economies combine elements of different economic systems.

What is a mixed economy

200

These are directives issued by the president that have the force of law.

What are executive orders

200

Limited government means leaders can only use powers granted by this.

What is the Constitution

200

This amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.

What is the 14th Amendment

300

This is the main goal of political parties.

What is to win elections 

300

This type of monetary policy is used by the Federal Reserve to slow down inflation.

What is Monetary Contractionary Policy

300

This is the primary power courts use to check other branches.

What is judical review 

300

The Federalists wanted to fix weaknesses found in this earlier document.


(DAILY DOUBLE)

What are the Articles of Confederation

300

This amendment give washington D.C the right to vote in presidential elections and have non voting mebers in Congress.

What is the 23rd Amendment 

400

Writing to officials in large numbers is known as this.

What is a letter-writing campaign

400

This organization is responsible for implementing monetary policy in the United States.

What is The Federal Reserve (FED)

400

The president can call Congress into session using this power.

What is the ability convening Congress

400

The Anti-Federalists demanded this addition to protect individual rights

What is the Bill of Rights

400

These taxes were used to prevent poor people and African Americans from voting.

What are poll taxes

500

Knowing when and where to act in policymaking requires understanding this process.

What is the public policy-making process?

500

Lowering taxes and increasing government spending to stimulate the economy is known as this type of policy.


What is Fiscal expansionary 

500

This shapes how citizens view government actions.

What is media coverage

500

The Bill of Rights was created to protect this.

What are individual liberties or citzens rights 

500

This amendment limited how long a president can serve.

What is the 22nd Amendment