Government Review 1

American Government

100

This document establishes the structure of the U.S. government.

U.S. Constitution

200

This document outlines the process for amending the U.S. Constitution.

Bill of Rights

300

What is the concept that divides power between the national government and the states in this system.

federalism

400

This concept in American government ensures no one branch becomes too powerful.

separation of powers/checks and balances

500

This principle allows for direct participation by citizens in government decisions.

democracy

Federalism

100

What are the powers held by both state and federal governments called?

shared powers

200

This event is where the drafting of the U.S. Constitution occurred due to the failure of the Articles of Confederation.

The Constitutional Convention

300

The federal government has these types of powers, including the ability to coin money and regulate commerce.

enumerated powers

400

The Tenth Amendment reserves powers to the states and the people in this principle.

reserved powers

500

The U.S. government is based on this system of government, where power is divided between national and state governments.

federal system

Civic Engagement

100

Citizens must do this in order to vote in U.S. elections.

register to vote

200

This is the act of participating in government by voting or joining in protests.

civic participation

300

This type of government, where leaders are elected by the people, is common in the U.S.

representative democracy

400

This is the responsibility of citizens to serve on a jury if called.

jury duty

500

This type of tax is levied by both the federal and state governments on earnings.

Income tax

Political Parties

100

This political party was founded in the 1850s, opposing the expansion of slavery.

Republican Party

200

This political party currently controls the majority of the U.S. Senate and many state governments.

republican party

300

This term refers to the division between political ideologies, often leading to conflict.

partisanship

400

This term describes a political system where two major political parties dominate.

two-party system

500

Which founding father warned against political parties? 

George Washington

The Legislative Branch

100

This body of Congress has 100 members.

The Senate

200

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve terms of this length.

two years

300

This group in the legislative branch approves or rejects presidential appointments.

The senate

400

This chamber of Congress has the power to propose impeachment of the President.

The House of Representatives

500

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

435