Understanding U.S. Government Concepts
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Democracy?
A system of government in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
A legislative body that has two separate chambers or houses.
A fundamental principle of the U.S. government that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
A body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Bicameral Legislature?
A system of government in which power is vested in the people.
A legislative body that has two separate chambers or houses.
A fundamental principle of the U.S. government.
An organized group of people who share similar political beliefs.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are Checks and Balances?
A system of government in which power is vested in the people.
A legislative body that has two separate chambers or houses.
A fundamental principle of the U.S. government that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
A body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Electoral College?
A system of government in which power is vested in the people.
A legislative body that has two separate chambers or houses.
A body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution, which formally elects the President and Vice President.
An organized group of people who share similar political beliefs.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Political Party?
A system of government in which power is vested in the people.
A legislative body that has two separate chambers or houses.
An organized group of people who share similar political beliefs and work together to influence government policy.
A procedural tactic used in the Senate.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Filibuster?
A procedural tactic used in the Senate to delay or block legislative action.
A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials.
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Constitutional Amendment?
A procedural tactic used in the Senate.
A formal change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
The act of attempting to influence the decisions of government officials.
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom.
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