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United States Government

United States Government. Risk. Who is known as the Father of the Constitution ? Madison. Who is known as the Father of the Declaration of Independence ? Jefferson. What form of government do we have in the US ? Republican. Who is the leader in the House of Representatives ? Speaker.

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United States Government

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  1. United States Government Risk

  2. Who is known as the Father of the Constitution? • Madison

  3. Who is known as the Father of the Declaration of Independence? • Jefferson

  4. What form of government do we have in the US? • Republican

  5. Who is the leader in the House of Representatives? • Speaker

  6. What was the first constitution called? • Article of Confederation

  7. Who is the Commander in Chief? • The president

  8. What are the two main political labels in the US? • Conservative and liberal

  9. What are the first 10 amendments called? • Bill of Rights

  10. What is it called when a nation puts a high tax on imported goods? • Protective tariff

  11. What cabinet department determines foreign policy? • State Department

  12. In what type of government do the people have the power? • Democracy

  13. What does “popular sovereignty” mean? • Power to the people

  14. What are some unalienable rights? • Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

  15. What federal body of government is closest to the people? • House of Representatives

  16. What is a filibuster? • Senate delay

  17. Who approves presidential appointments to the Supreme Court? • Senate

  18. What Supreme Court case made it mandatory for a police officer to read a suspect their rights? • Miranda

  19. What Supreme Court case made it mandatory for every suspect to be given an attorney when they can’t afford one? • Gideon

  20. What case overturned Plessy v Ferguson? • Brown v board of ed

  21. How old do you have to be to vote? • 18

  22. What was used to prevent black people from voting in the South? • Poll tax, grandfather clause, literacy test

  23. What is the meaning of the word “suffrage”? • To have the vote

  24. How often in the census taken? • Every 10 years

  25. How was the election of senators changed by the 16th amendment? Elected directly by the people

  26. Which philosopher taught that the government should exist to serve the people? Locke

  27. What compromise in the constitution determined how slaves were counted for representation? 3/5ths

  28. What principle in the constitution guarantees the a balance of power in the Federal government? • Three branches

  29. What clause in the 1st article of the constitution gives broad, unlisted powers to Congress? • Elastic clause

  30. What powers are not listed in the constitution but are required to fulfill responsibilities that are listed? • implied

  31. What event after the Revolution determined there was a need for a strong central government? • Shay’s rebellion

  32. How many states are required to ratify an amendment to the constitution? • 2/3rds

  33. What amendment guarantees the freedom of religion? • 1st

  34. What is a dissenting opinion at the Supreme Court? • A decision that does not agree with the majority

  35. What principle of government was found in the constitution but were not found in the Articles of Confederation? • Three branches

  36. What right is guaranteed in the 2nd amendment? • Right to bear arms

  37. The “Free exercise” clause refers to what guaranteed right? • Freedom of religion

  38. What is the term that refers to giving power to the government to benefit all? • Social Contract

  39. What does “bicameral” mean in relation to our constitution? • 2 legislative bodies

  40. What is “Federalism” ? • States and National government share power

  41. What is the main responsibility of the Legislative branch? • Pass laws

  42. How many votes does it take to override a veto? • 2/3rds

  43. What Supreme court case determined that the Supreme court has final say on the constitution? • Marbury v Madison

  44. What is the purpose of Judicial Review? • Find laws unconstitutional

  45. What is the main difference between civil and criminal court? • In criminal court you can go to jail

  46. What is it called when the Senate puts the President on trial? • Impeachment

  47. Who becomes president if both the president and vice-president die? • Speaker of the House

  48. Define “concurrent powers” ? • Power held both by federal and state gov.

  49. In the federal system, who gets powers not specifically given to the national government? • The states

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