What was a primary concern of the U.S. founding fathers that influenced the design of the government?

Understanding the Challenges of the U.S. Political System

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Aiden Montgomery
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Social Studies, History, Political Science
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10th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Economic stability
Preventing tyranny
Promoting international trade
Encouraging rapid legislative changes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What challenge did George Bush face when trying to increase foreign aid spending?
Lack of public support
Opposition from the executive branch
Difficulty in securing congressional funding
International trade restrictions
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What has been a significant issue in the U.S. political system over the last decade?
Rise in international conflicts
Economic recession
Increased partisanship
Decline in voter turnout
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the U.S. Congress considered more partisan than the Senate?
Congressional districts can be gerrymandered
Congress has more legislative power
Senate members serve longer terms
Senate has more members
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a consequence of designing electoral districts to be majority one party?
Increased voter turnout
Election of more moderate candidates
Election of more extreme candidates
Decreased political engagement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a proposed solution to reduce partisanship in the U.S.?
Implementing a parliamentary system
Increasing the number of political parties
Reducing the number of electoral districts
Creating political districts with a chance of shifting parties
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a potential benefit of having political districts where parties can shift?
Higher campaign spending
Greater political consensus
More frequent elections
Increased political extremism
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a challenge in implementing changes to reduce partisanship?
Opposition from international bodies
Insufficient funding
Constitutional restrictions on state electoral processes
Lack of public interest
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor that influences the behavior of public servants in the legislature?
International relations
Media coverage
Public opinion
Structure of incentives
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a potential outcome for a congressman prioritizing global trade over local subsidies?
Increased popularity
Support from all parties
Re-election
Loss in the next election
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