Civics Trivia

Front

Which is NOT a branch of Government? Federal, Executive, Judicial, Legislative

Back

Federal

Front

Who leads the Executive Branch?

Back

The President

Front

The House of Representatives and the Senate are part of which group?

Back

Congress

Front

How long is a Representative's term?

Back

2 Years

Front

Term for dividing power between the federal government and states.

Back

Federalism

Front

Term for dividing power of government into branches with specific roles to limit power of any group/person.

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Separation of Powers

Front

Which of the following is NOT a phrase/goal in the Preamble of the Constitution? Establish Justice (ensure fairness throughout the nation), Secure the Blessings of Liberty (protect all people’s freedom), Promote Warfare (conquer other people and lands around the world), Insure domestic Tranquility (keep peace within the country)

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Promote Warfare (conquer other people and lands around the world)

Front

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidential election?

Back

270

Front

How many electoral votes does DC have?

Back

3

Front

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

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To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.