Three Branches
Which branch of the United States government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive branch
How can citizens effectively influence and bring about change in government policies?
By protesting on social media
By ignoring political processes
By engaging in responsible voting
OR By avoiding discussions
By engaging in responsible voting
Which legislation established a process for admitting new states to the Union and outlined a system for governing the Northwest Territory?
a. Bill of Rights
b. Articles of Confederation
c. Declaration of Independence
d. Northwest Ordinance
Northwest Ordinance
In the United States, what is the name for the group of laws that protect individual freedoms?
Bill of Rights
What historical event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the call for a stronger central government in the United States?
Shays' Rebellion
What is the main function of the legislative branch of the United States government?
Make laws
Which of the following actions demonstrates civic responsibility?
Ignoring community issues
Participating in local elections
Disrespecting others' opinions
Avoiding discussions on politics
Participating in local elections
Which founding document of the United States emphasized the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Declaration of Independence
Who has the authority to resolve disputes about the meaning of laws in the United States?
The Supreme Court
What concept is at the core of the United States Constitution, ensuring no one branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and balances
Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making new laws?
Legislative
Which information resource is commonly used to identify and evaluate contemporary issues involving civic responsibility?
Television shows
Social media posts
Libraries and books
Gossip websites
Libraries and books
Which document served as the first constitution of the United States, emphasizing the independence of individual states and a weak central government?
Articles of Confederation
What is the term for a government ruled by representatives elected by the people?
Republic
The government is divided into three branches. Each branch has different jobs and responsibilities. This principle of the US Constitution is known as: ___________________________.
Separation of powers
Which branch has the power to interpret laws according to the United States government system?
The Judicial branch
What belongs to all of the people of the U.S. and can’t be taken away?
Individual Rights
Which (present) document establishes the system of laws for the United States and outlines the structure of the government?
United States Constitution
The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by which founding father?
Thomas Jefferson
What concept is the idea that government power comes from the people?
Popular sovereignty
In which branch of government are laws interpreted to ensure they align with the Constitution?
Judicial
What civic virtue is displayed when individuals treat others with politeness and courtesy?
Civility
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
Civility
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?
To establish the role of the President
To outline the powers of Congress
To protect individual freedoms and rights
To regulate interstate commerce
To protect individual freedoms and rights
The Bill of Rights consists of the first _ amendments to the United States Constitution.
Ten
What term refers to the system where power is divided between the national and state governments?
Federalism