Berkowicz AG Fall Semester Exam 3rd Place

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and settling disputes?

• Legislative branch
• Executive branch
• Judicial branch
• Administrative branch

The 1780s was known as the "Critical Period" as the weaknesses of the ____ led American leaders to call for a Constitutional Convention.

• Declaration of Independence
• English Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation
• Magna Carta

What is the term for the power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action?

• Judicial Review
• Checks and Balances
• Implied Powers
• Reserved Powers

Examples of the ____, public issues on which the people's attention is focused, currently include the War in Israel/Gaza, the 2024 Presidential Election, and Taylor Swift.

• Public Agenda
• Lobbying
• Opinion Leaders
• Propaganda

Groups like the NRA, ACLU, and BLM are examples of _____, private organizations whose members share certain views and work to shape public policy.

• Mass Media
• Public Opinion Polls
• Interest Groups
• Opinion Leaders

The concept of _____, where the people have power, was born in Greek city-states, most notably in Athens.

those persons who supported the ratification of the Constitution in 1787–1788

The system of ____ helps keep one branch of government from dominating the actions of the others.

Family, education, and religion are among the factors that influence ___, or the ways we learn ideas and develop opinions about issues.

Your Potato Problem video is an example of _____, with techniques intended to influence others to create new beliefs.