Types of Governments
This is the government that we have in the U.S.
What is a "Democracy" or "Republic"
This document contains our first 10 amendments.
What is "Bill of Rights"
This means "to approve."
What is "ratify"
This is the number of branches we have in our government.
What is "three"
What is the "Republican Party"
In this government a King or Queen is the leader.
What is a "Monarchy"
This was the name our first governing document.
This is the amount of Senators each state sends to Congress.
What is "two"
This is the amount of members in Congress.
Age, wealth, family, race, gender, and geography all influence this.
What is "ideology"
In this government one person or group has all the power and citizens have no freedoms.
What is "authoritarian"
This group of people did not see a need for a Bill of Rights, they like the constitution the way it was.
Who are the "Federalists"
This is the name given to the compromise made at the constitutional convention over slavery.
What is the "Three-Fifths Compromise"
This is the system we have that ensures one branch of government does not have to much power.
What is the "system of Checks and Balances"
These groups try to gain to gain power and influence public policy.
What are "political parties"
In this government, the King or Queen has all the power.
What is an "absolute monarchy"
This is where Mrs. Webb is from.
What is "Columbus"
This is the sport Miss Silva played at Marietta College.
What is "volleyball"
This is the sport Mrs. Webb's son plays (very well).
What is "corn hole"
This amendment eliminated the poll tax, no longer making people pay to vote.
What is the "24th Amendment"
This is where Miss Silva is from.
What is "Akron"
This amendment grants us the right to a speedy trial, a lawyer, and a jury of your peers.
What is the Sixth Amendment.
This is the name given to a person/representative.
What is a "delegate"
This is the Supreme Court's only power.
What is "judicial review"
This is Miss Silva's favorite animal.
What is "dog"