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Principals of Government
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Why would the people need a representative in government?
People are lazy and just don't want to speak.
The government forces people to speak for them.
You can’t have the whole population vote on everything, so you vote on people who share similar beliefs and allow them to vote.
The people wanted to try something different, and choosing a representative worked. They didn't have to have one.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
Complete the sentence: Under checks and balances,
the legislative branch is more powerful than the others.
the judicial branch is more powerful than the others.
no branch is more powerful than the other
the executive branch is more powerful than the othrs.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
In limited government, can one person do whatever he/she wishes?
Yes
No
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a government?
To control the people
To provide services and enforce laws
To make everyone equal
To collect taxes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a principle of democracy?
Rule by one
Rule by none
Rule by the people
Rule by the wealthy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does 'separation of powers' mean in a government context?
All powers are given to one branch
Powers are divided among different branches
Powers are shared with other countries
Powers are not defined
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Military
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