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100

Democracy requires all of the following to prosper EXCEPT a:

a. large powerful upper class

b. public school system

c. network of social services

d. citizen participation in civic life

A. Large powerful upper class

100

The three main branches of the U.S. government are:

  1. the House of Representatives, Senate, and Supreme Court.

  2. the president, Senate, and Supreme Court.

  3. executive, legislative, and judiciary.

  4. state, local, and federal.

Executive, legislative, & judiciary

100

Which level of government can declare war on foreign nations?

  1. City

  2. State

  3. County

  4. Federal

Federal

100

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a. Engaging in community service
100

Bonus Question

Where did I graduate from college?

a. University of Texas

b. LSU

c. University of Houston

d. Lamar University

d. Lamar University

200

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

a. Benjamin Franklin

b. John Locke

c. Thomas Jefferson

d. George Mason

C. Thomas Jefferson
200

The major function of political parties in America is:  

  1. Educating the public 

  2. Presenting solutions to problems

  3. Keeping the party in power responsible to the people

  4. Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.

Nominating candidates for public office and presenting them to voters.

200

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining if one is eligible to vote?

  1. age

  2. citizenship

  3. education

  4. residency

education

200

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D. Checks & Balances

200

Bonus Question

What is my full name?

a. Gunnar Ty Bryan

b. Ty Gunnar Bryan

c. Chase Gunnar Bryan

d. Gunnar Chase Bryan

A. Gunnar Ty Bryan
300

Which is necessary to amend the Constitution of the United States?

a. Majority vote by the Electoral College

b. Unanimous vote by both houses of Congress

c. Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states

d. Recommendation by the executive and judicial branches in the states

C. Ratification by legislatures or conventions in the states
300

What are the two sides of the political spectrum?

  1. Republicans & Democrats

  2. Liberals & Conservatives

  3. Radicals & Revolutionaries 

  4. Federalists and Republicans

Liberals & Conservatives

300

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D. Form a Union

300
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C. Federal Legislative

300
Bonus Question


What day was our son born?

a. November 27th

b. November 28th

c. November 29th

d. November 30th

B. November 28th

400

The president must have been a U.S. citizen -

a. since birth.

b. since the age of 18.

c. for a minimum of 10 years.

d. for a minimum of 25 years.

A. Since birth

400

A common criticism of the Electoral College is that it –

  1. It gives too much power to states with the highest populations

  2. Gives too much power to smaller states

  3. Is not even a real college

  4. Allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

Allows a person to win the presidency without a majority of votes

400

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B

400

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C. Chief Legislator

400

Bonus Question

Ms. Spence & I welcomed our 1st baby over this Thanksgiving Break. What is his full name?

a. Mayer Ty Bryan

b. Mayer Gunnar Bryan

c. Mayer Reece Bryan

d. Mayer Chase Bryan

C. Mayer Reece Bryan
500

In order for a United States citizen to receive a fair trial, other citizens must —

  1. evaluate judges

  2. vote in elections

  3. pay poll taxes

  4. serve on juries

Serve on Juries

500

According to the 10th Amendment of the Bill of Rights, powers not specifically delegated are reserved to the people or —

  1. local governments

  2. the courts

  3. political parties

  4. states

states

500

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C. Rule of law

500

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D. Registered voters of the city

500

Bonus Question #1

Ms. Spence & I have a cat. What is her name?

a. Miss Whiskers

b. Nagini

c. Buffy

d. Hermione

B. Nagini