Lesson 27
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Christmas
100

A type of government ruled by the citizens. 

Democracy

100

The President is the leader of which branch?

Executive

100

What is another name for the Legislative branch?

Congress

100

What is the highest court? 

Supreme Court

100

Who is the "president" of the North Pole?

Santa Claus! 

Also acceptable - any other answer :)

200

The head of the government.

President

200

These people wrote the Constitution.

Founding Fathers

200

What are the two parts of Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

200

What is a law called before it is officially signed into law?

Bill

200

Which Founding Father reminds you of Santa?

Ben Franklin! 

Also acceptable - any other answer :)

300

Term for the votes cast by the public. 

Popular vote.

300

This person serves directly beneath the President.

Vice President

300

What is the Legislative branch's role in making laws? 

Write the law.

300

This system ensures that no one branch of the government becomes too powerful. 

Checks and balances

300

Would Rudolph be a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist? 

Federalist - he loves a strong Federal government

Also acceptable - any other answer :)

400

85 essays written to convince states to ratify the Constitution. 

Federalist Papers

400

A group of leaders selected by the President. This group shares advice with the President on how to run the government. 

Cabinet 

400

A small group of Congressmen/women who write bills that may become law.

Committee

400

What is the Judicial branch's role in making laws?

They judge if a law is constitutional. 

400

Buddy the Elf says Senators' terms are for 4 years. Is he right?

No - they serve 6-year terms. 

Also acceptable - any other answer :)

500

The President of the United States is not elected simply because they get the most popular votes. Instead, they must get the most votes through this system.

Electoral College

500

What is the executive branch's role in the process of making laws?

The sign or veto a law and then enforce them. 

500

Which part of Congress is based on the population of the state?

The House of Representatives

500

How many Supreme Court justices are there and how long is their term? 

9 and for life

500

What list was George Washington on?

The Nice List! 

Also acceptable, any other answer :)