Govt. & Laws Contd.
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Democratic and Republican
What are two ways an American can participate in their democracy? (+200) (+25 for each additional)
vote; join a political party; help with a campaign; join a civic group; join a community group; give an elected official your opinion; call senators and representatives; publicly support or oppose an issue or policy; run for office; write to a newspaper
checks and balances; separation of power
What are the three rights in the Declaration of Independence (on the test 2).
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What are the two parts of the US congress? how many of each are there? And how long are their terms
Senate and HOR; 100 and 435; 6 and 2 years.