US political system

What document from 1787 laid down the American system of government?

• Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• 4th Amendment

• The European Law

What are the 3 branches of both federal and state government?

• Executive, Judiciary, Presidency

• Executive, Military, Legislative

• Executive, Presidency, Legislative

• Executive, Judiciary, Legislative

Which branch of the Federal government is the President head of?

• Judiciary

• Legislative

• State government

• Executive

Which two houses make up Congress?

• Upper Congress and Lower Congress

• House of Lords and House of Commons

• Senate & House of Representatives

• The Cabinet and the Presidency

What is the Cabinet?

• A piece of furniture in the White House

• A group of advisors to the President

• A part of the Supreme Court

• A club for Democratic voters

Who are the two main political parties in the US?

• Labour and Conservatives

• Democrats and Republicans

• Diplomats and Republicans

• Republicans and Conservatives

The Republican Party is often referred to as the GOP. What does GOP stand for?

• Grand Old Party

• Great Old Party

• Good Old People

• Great Opposition Party

Who appoints Supreme Court Judges?

• The Public

• The Chief Judge

• The President

• The Supreme Judges themselves

How long do Supreme Judges hold their position (unless they choos to resign)?

• 4 years

• 20 years

• For life

• Until the President changes