Category 1: Foundations of Government
Q: What document is the supreme law of the United States?
A: The Constitution
Q: Which branch makes laws?
A: Legislative branch
Q: What is the process of choosing leaders called?
A: An election
Q: Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
A: First Amendment
Q: What is one way citizens participate in democracy?
A: Voting
Q: What are the first 10 amendments called?
A: The Bill of Rights
Q: Which branch enforces laws?
A: Executive branch
Q: What do we call the set of beliefs of a political party?
A: Platform
Q: Which amendment ended slavery?
A: 13th Amendment
Q: What peaceful action involves gathering to express opinions?
A: Protest
Q: What system divides power between national and state governments?
A: Federalism
Q: Which branch interprets laws?
A: Judicial branch
Q: What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
A: Democratic and Republican
Q: Which amendment guarantees equal protection under the law?
A: 14th Amendment
Q: What is it called when citizens formally request change from the government?
A: Petition
Q: What principle means no branch of government becomes too powerful?
A: Checks and balances
Q: What is the highest court in the U.S.?
A: The Supreme Court
Q: What is a group that tries to influence government decisions called?
A: Interest group
Q: Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
A: 19th Amendment
Q: What war led to greater protest movements and youth activism in the U.S.?
A: Vietnam War
Q: What idea says government gets its power from the people?
A: Popular sovereignty
Q: What is it called when a law is declared unconstitutional?
A: Judicial review
Q: What is it called when someone tries to influence politicians for a cause?
A: Lobbying
Q: Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
A: 4th Amendment
Q: What movement fought to end racial segregation and discrimination?
A: Civil Rights Movement