Chapter 12: Government

Equal representation means:

• states are equally represented in government based on population

• the number of men and women in a state is equal

• the number of Republicans and Democrats in a state is equal

• there is only one level of government

How is Nebraska's state legislature different from the rest of the states?

• All the legislators are women.

• It decides what the laws mean.

• It only has one house, which is called the unicam.

• It has three parts.

Which is NOT a service provided by local government?

• printing money

• caring for roads and parks

• organizing city sports teams

• hiring police officers

Which amendment states you can own guns for hunting and other legal activities?

• 4th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 1st amendment

Which amendment states you can express your opinion without being arrested?

• 3rd amendment

• 9th amendment

• 1st amendment

• 10th amendment

Which amendment states no cruel and unusual punishment is allowed?

• 8th amendment

• 4th amendment

• 2nd amendment

• 10th amendment

Which amendment states you have other rights not named in the Constitution?

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

• 8th amendment

• 9th amendment

Which amendment states you have a right to privacy?

• 2nd amendment

• 4th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 8th amendment

Which amendment says states will have power?

• 10th amendment

• 5th amendment

• 6th amendment

• 7th amendment

We don't get to choose our own government leaders.

• True 

• False