Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Study Guide Game

What is a democracy

• A government that is run by its people.

• A government that is run by a King/Queen.

• A government run by one singular person that has complete authority over the population.

• A government run by a group of people.

What is the name of the document that outlines how our government should be organized?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

The Constitution divides the federal government into ________ branches.

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Six

Select all that apply. Name three things the federal government has the power to do.

• Create schools

• Create and maintain a military

• Print money

• Declare war

The Tenth Amendment establishes the difference between the power of the federal government and the power of the _____________ ________________.

• State government

• Local government

• World government

• State laws

Select all that apply. Who is in the executive branch?

• Congress

• The President

• The Vice President

• The members of the President's cabinet

Which document gives people the right to let the government know how they feel through free speech, petition, and protest?

• The Constitution

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

What is a powerful tool of democracy that helps shape the future?

• Reading

• Listening

• Voting

• Nothing

Who can veto a bill?

• The people

• The Vice President

• Congress

• The President

At least how old must an eligible voter be?

• 18

• 20

• 21

• 16