American Government Basic Skills Final

Front

Structure of government that establishes three (3) branches of government each with their own powers.

Back

Separation of Powers

Front

The phrase that "No one is above the law" is known as what?

Back

Rule of Law

Front

Who would become President if anything were to happen to the sitting President of the United States?

Back

Vice President

Front

The Latin word for a two house legislature is _______________.

Back

bicameral

Front

Which of the following was the main purpose for writing the Declaration of Independence?

Back

state the colonists' reasons for separating from Great Britain

Front

Freedom of speech, press, petition, religion, and assembly.

Back

Amendment 1

Front

What is the name of the first 10 amendments?

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

Representation is based on a state's population.

Back

House of Representatives (alone)

Front

Representation is equal for all states. What is the governing body where this is true?

Back

Senate (alone)

Front

How long are the elected terms of members of the Senate?

Back

6 years