Theme 3: Political Science Review

According to the Constitution, from whom does the government get its authority?

• the President

• the people

• God

• the king

Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What are the two houses that make up the Legislative Branch?

• Democrats and Republicans

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Presidential Staff and Vice President

• Congress and the President

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the three unalienable rights?

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Levy war, declare peace, conduct commerce

Which of the following represent similarities between the Maya, Inca, and Aztec governments? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• king/emperor/sole ruler was in charge

• Priests were government positions

• The king/emperor was usually a woman.

• Strict rules and punishments existed for those who broke the law

Which of the following was created to prevent smuggling?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Proclamation of 1763

Which of the following prevented colonists from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Proclamation of 1763

Which of the following put a tax on all printed materials?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Proclamation of 1763

Which of the following closed the ports in Boston and required colonists to quarter soldiers in their homes?

• Sugar Act

• Stamp Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Proclamation of 1763

Who is the head/associated with the Executive Branch?

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court