Civics Day 4

Legislative, executive, and judicial powers of the national

government are distributed among ___ distinct and

independent branches of government.

• three

• 12

• 6

• 5

What are the two houses of Congress?

• The House of delegates and The Senate

• The Senate and The General Assembly

• The House of Representatives and The Senate

• What are Houses?

Powers of the State are reserved given through what amendment

• 1st 
• 12th 
• 11th 
• 10th 

What is the main job of Congress and The General assembly? 

• To promote public health  
• To provide public schools 
• To regulate foreigh trade 
• To make laws 

How does Congress money for the government?

• Through Credit

• Through Taxes

• Through a budget

• Through insurance

Which of the following goals is not listed in the Preamble to the Constitution

• Justice

• Domestic Tranquility

• The Common Defense

• Equality

What are the two major political parties in the US?

• Democrats and Federalists

• Democrats and Republicans

• Federalist and Anti-Federalist

• Democratic-Republicans and Federalists

How do third parties affect elections? Examples of third parties are Tea Party, Independence, Libertarian, etc..

• They lose

• Take away votes and give alternative

• Help 2 major parties

• Vote for winner

What is another name for Republicans?

• First Party

• America's Party

• Grand Ole Party (GOP)

• Lincoln's Party

This voting group has 538 total votes

• Congress

• Senate

• Electoral College

• House of Representatives