Government and Citizenship Test Review

What is the main goal of Political Parties?

• Steal money from the people

• nominate candidates for public office

• To turn up during elections for their candidate

• To endource and advocate for the justice

The United States Constitution influenced which other constitution?

• The Houston Constitution

• The African Constitution

• The England Constitution

• The Texas Constitution

Why did some Native American tribes make their homes out of adobe? (Dried mud made into bricks)

• That is the material that that geographic location had available

• it was easy to make

• They were nomadic

• they were fishermen

What does Checks and Balances do?

• when paid you get a check and once you deposit it in your account it effects your balance.

• Prevent one branch from having more power than the others.

• make laws.

• enforce laws

What is an example of a Special Interest Group?

• Dallas Cowboy Fans

• National Broadcasting Center (NBC)

• Netflix

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

What is federalism?

• Power is delegated to the national government, state government, and local governments.

• government are created and sustained by the consent of its people

• people give power to leaders they elect to represent them and serve their interests

• The Bill of Rights

Local government includes city, special district, and what?

• County

• State

• Region

• Country

Which level of government deals with your day to day life?

• Federal

• State

• Local

What does free speech protect in a democratic country?

• the right to have a voice

• the right to remain silent

• citizens from committing treason

What funds schools the most in Texas?

• Taxes

• Bonds

• Expenditures

• surplus