The government raises money he needs for its services and goods thanks to...

... taxes payed by workers, home owners, consumers, and retirees.

... fund raising events such as food drives.

... keeping part of it's workers' wages.

... taxes payed by children's allowances.

The United States' Founding Principles are found in ...

... the Declaration of Independence.

... the Constitution of the United States.

The Declaration of Independence was signed during...

... the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

... a session in Westminster, the British parliament.

... a heated discussion in Washington D.C.

... a meeting in Berlin after the WWII.

... the right to invade another country.

... the right of canceling elections.

... the complex of traditions and public holidays of a country,

... the freedom to govern oneself.

... the freedom to do whatever comes to your mind.

... a beautiful statue in New York.

... the freedom to elect someone.

The Declaration of Independence states that...

... everyone is born with basic right that are self-evident and unalienable.

... everyone is born with basic rights.

... everyone is born with basic right that are self-evident.

... only white men have basic right.

According to the Declaration of Independence, the very reason for Government to exist is...

... protecting the unalienable rights.

... using the tax-payers' money.

According to the Declaration of Independence...

... people agree to give the government power.

... the power of the government is self-evident.

... the king agrees to give the government power.

... the government agrees to give the people power.

The preamble of the Constitution is...

... the introduction of the constitution and the section where it explains that it was written to help Americans establish and run their government.

... the introduction of the constitution and the section where it explains all the rules the Americans citizens have to follow when driving.

... the ending of the constitution and the section where it explains that it was written to help Americans establish and run their government.

... the ending of the constitution and the section where it explains all the rules the Americans citizens have to follow when driving.

The main sections of the Constitution... (tick all that applies)

... describe how our government works and how the national leaders will be elected

... define and limit the powers of the national government.

... state that the United States are an independent country

... decide how many taxes workers will have to pay.

... explain how the Country's leaders will be elected.

Is it possible to change the Constitution?

It is always possible to change the Constitution.

It is never possible to change the Constitution.

It is possible to change the Constitution under very special circumstances.

The Constitution does not mention whether it is possible to change it.

What is an amendment to the Constitution?

An official change to the text of the Constitution. When a new right is accorded to the citizens, a new amendment is written and added to the Constitution itself.

A physical repair. The Constitution is very old and sometimes the paper rips. Special people will use chemical compounds to repair it.

A new frame to the Constitution. Every once in a while, the frame of the posted Constitution in the museum is changed by order of the museum's director.

How can an amendment be made to the Constitution?

Experts write an amendment to the Constitution, then the amendment must be approved by the Congress and by all of the State's Assemblies.

Any citizen can write an amendment to the Constitution..

Experts write an amendment to the Constitution and publish it.

The President can write an amendment and s/he doesn't need the approval of the Congress.

What is the topic of the first ten amendments?

The basic rights of American citizens.

The reasons why the United States chose to become an independent country.

The reason why the United States chose to be part of the United Nations Organization.

The basic duties of American citizens.

How are the Constitution of the United States and the Costituzione della Repubblica Italiana have in common? (tick all that applies)

They both plans on how the government works.

They both list basic rights granted to the people.

They both come from the people.

They both recognize the monarchy as the form of state of the Nation.

What is the MOST IMPORTANT difference between the Constitution of the United States and the Magna Charta of Great Britain?

The Constitution comes from the people of the United States and the Magna Charta comes from the King of Great Britain.

The Constitution was written in 1787 and the Magna CHarta was written in 1215.

The Constitution rules on the United States and the Magna Charta rules on Great Britain.

The Constitution was written on paper and the Magna Charta was written on parchment.

The Constitution must be strong because...

...a weak constitution might be easily changed by a dictator.

... only strong things are good.

... the paper needs to resist though centuries.

... it needs to rule with determination, regardless of the will of the people.

The Constitution must be flexible because...

... times change and old rules might no longer be right. For example, segregation is no longer acceptable.

... the statement is wrong. The Constitution must not be flexible .

... flexible paper carries fewer risks of ripping.

... the people needs to feel free to do whatever comes to their mind. If I see something I like in a store, I must be able tot take it even if I don't have to money to pay for it..

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the Government of a country? (Tick all that applies)

It's a local law.

It's the system that makes the rules and laws that guide a country.

It's the system that provides for public services and goods.

It's the people who work in Parliament.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A Republic is...

A form of Government in which leadership is inherited from an older King.

A form of Government in which leadership is acquired through election.

A form of Government in which leadership is inherited from an older President.

A form of Government in which leadership is acquired by chance.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Democracy is when...

... there is a system which requires regular and frequent elections.

there is a system which does not require regular and frequent elections.

... there is a system in which a leader is elected and rules until his or her death.

... there is a system created by military forces who seize the power with violence (golpe)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A citizen is an official member of a country.

True

False

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Government's job does NOT include...

...making laws and rules

...enforcing laws and rules

...providing public services and goods

... starting private businesses.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A just rule and law creates...

... better conditions for a specific group of citizens.

... safe conditions for all the citizens to work and live.

... unsafe conditions for all the citizens to work and live.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Give an example of a good law.

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Prinicples of Our Government

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What is the Government of a country? (Tick all that applies)

A Republic is...

Democracy is when...

A citizen is an official member of a country.

Government's job does NOT include...

A just rule and law creates...

Give an example of a good law.

Public education is an example of government...

A highway is an example of government...

The government raises money he needs for its services and goods thanks to...

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