Citizenship
How many senators do we elect each year?
What does the P in PALS stand for?
Power
What organization of congress do they have?
The house of representatives and the senate.
What is an Australian ballot?
A system of voting in which voters mark their choices in privacy on uniform ballots.
What is the first amendment?
Freedom to speech, press, petition, assembly, and region.
How many years do we elect a representative?
Two years
What does the A in PALS stand for?
Authority
What are the three powers of congress?
Delegated and implied
What is a primary election?
Elections that political parties use to select candidates for a general election.
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms.
Who is the “Father of Our Country"?
George Washington
What does the L in PALS mean?
Legitimacy
What does impeachment mean?
To accuse an office holder of wrongdoing.
What is a platform?
Principles, goals, and strategies designed to address pressing issues.
What is the third amendment?
No breaking and entering.
What are three US national holidays?
New years day, MLK Jr day, Presidents day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Veterans day.
What does the S in PALS stand for?
Sovereignty
Who signs a bill to become a law?
The president
What is an open primary?
When voters are not required to be a member of the party to vote in this type of primary election.
What is the fourth amendment?
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure.
What is the name of our national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner.
How many ways is the government limited?
5 ways
What is a filibuster?
A tactic used by senators to prevent a vote from being taken.
What is a general election?
A regular election of candidates for office and other issues.
What is the seventh amendment?
Civil trial by jury.