This is an organized body of people who run a country.
Government
How many Amendments are there?
27
U.S. states where no single political party consistently wins presidential elections.
Swing States
Right wing, conservative, and traditional are adjectives describing which major political party?
Republican party
True or False? One of the main foundations of a democracy is the worth of the individual, everyone is important.
True
Being at least 35 is a requirement for which branch of government?
2
Executive Branch
President
Intrastate or Interstate? : Trade and business activities that take place within a single state.
Intrastate Trade
Left wing and liberal are adjectives describing which major political party?
Democratic Party
Which major political party was founded first?
Democratic party
Theocracy or Socialism : A government where religious leaders rule, and the country’s laws are based on religious beliefs.
Theocracy.
How many senators are there per state?
2
Which constitutional principle divides power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
Fake or Bias? The news constantly focuses on stories that only serve to fuel fear and panic among the public, leaving out important context and balanced perspectives.
Bias.
What are the 2 major political parties in the US
Democratic and Republican
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of rights
4. The process for someone from another country becoming a citizen of a new country, by meeting certain requirements is called ____________________
Naturalization
Federalists or Anti-federalists? Which group supported the Constitution and wanted a strong national government?
Federalists
How many Electoral college votes is needed to win the presidency?
270/538
List 2 powers that the national/federal government has.
Declare war
Armed forces
Treaties
Money/Currency
Interstate trade
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
7
Which government seeks to control every aspect of public and private life, often through surveillance, censorship propaganda?
Totalitarian
List the first 3 articles in the Constitution.
(Hint: Branches of Government)
1. Legislative
2. Executive
3. Judicial
List the 6 political parties we discussed in class.
Republican
Democratic
Green
Libertarian
Peace and Freedom
Independent
Strongly supporting or showing loyalty to a particular political party, group, or cause.
Partisan
Which state has the most Electoral Votes?
California (54)