Mid-Year Practice #2

Front

Why did the Federalists believe the national government would not become too strong if the Constitution was adopted?

Back

A system of checks and balances & separation of powers would prevent the government from becoming tyrannical.

Front

The diagram shows weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and how they were corrected in the Constitution. Which phrase completes the diagram?

Back

The national government has the power to collect taxes.

Front

The statement below lists the qualifications for holding a public office:
*Be at least 25 years old
*Be a U.S. citizen at least 7 years
*Reside in the state to be represented
Which government office has these requirements?

Back

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Front

Which government office has these requirements?
Be a “natural-born citizen”
Be at least 35 years of age
Have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.

Back

President of the United States

Front

What is one way in which an individual citizen can influence the government?

Back

sign a petition to state legislators

Front

What is the main purpose of propaganda?

Back

to influence the views of the public

Front

Jocelyn is running for the U.S Senate. What is one of the qualifications for office she must meet?

Back

reside in the state she will represent

Front

What title would you give the following terms?
*Start a petition.
*Visit members of Congress
*Vote
*Write letters to a newspaper about an issue.

Back

How INDIVIDUALS can influence the government

Front

What is a long-term policy goal of the interest group?

Back

Ensuring rights for all

Front

What do television news and newspapers have in common?

Back

They can influence both public opinion and government policy.