Government

What document is the ultimate law in the nation, and defines the powers of the government?

• Rule of Law

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

What was the first attempt of government in the United States called?

• Rule of Law

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• Rule of Law

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

In the US Declaration of Independence, what are three (3) universal rights?

• Life

• Convenience

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

Where is the US capital located?

• Carson City, Nevada

• Chicago IL

• New York, New York

• Washington DC

Which freedoms are guaranteed in the First Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Right of the people to own a home

• Freedom of the press

• Right of the people to peaceably assemble

What are the three (3) branches of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Presidential

• Judicial

What is the division of power within the government called?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

What is the sharing of responsibility between state and national governments called?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

What are the two main political parties in the US named?

• Democratic

• Libertarian

• Republican

• Whig