3 Branches
the President
Which level(s) of government have concurrent powers?
Both levels, federal and state
What are the main 2 political parties in the US today?
Democrats and Republicans
How old do you have to be to vote in the US?
18 years old
Who is the current President of the US?
Joe Biden
The ___________________ is the highest court in the US, the decisions they make set precedents that have to be followed by all lower courts.
US Supreme Court
Powers of government divided and shared between the two levels, the federal government and state governments.
What are the main 2 political ideologies in the US today?
Liberal and Conservative
Where do voters go to cast their vote in person during an election?
Polling place or polling station
What is the name for smaller parties in the US that typically don't get a lot of votes during national elections?
Third Parties
The party that has less representatives in the House or the Senate is called the ________________ .
Minority Party
____________________ powers include things like coining money, declaring war, and raising an army.
Delegated Powers
What is the name of the process by which individuals form their political beliefs and opinions?
Political Socialization
What gave voting rights to African Americans?
15th Amendment
If you say this name 3 times he might show up and tell you about the time he played Airbud in basketball.
Mr. Arnold
Each branch having powers to review and limit the power of the other 2 branches describes which key idea of American Government?
Checks & Balances
_______________________create local ordinances or rules within cities/towns and provide many day to day services to citizens.
Municipal Government
Which party is the Conservative party in the US that believes that a small government is better because it won’t be as likely to interfere in citizens lives and/or waste money.
Republican Party
What did the 24th Amendment do?
Outlawed Poll Taxes
Who are the representatives for Liberal in the KS State Government?
Shannon Francis
Ronald Ryckman
Name the 3 branches of government and explain the main job of each branch.
Legislative- creates law
Executive- enforces law
Judicial- interprets law
Type of local government that makes decisions about a specific topic like schools.
Special district or School District
Name at least 3 factors that influence political socialization.
Family
Friends
School
Religion
Region
Age
Media
Name 3 ways you can register to vote in KS.
Online
At the DMV
Through the mail
What kind of municipal government does Liberal have?
Council-Manager