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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?
Political parties evaluate (judge) government policy, while interest groups set government policy.
Political parties influence laws, while interest groups pass laws.
Political parties address many issues, while interest groups usually focus on one issue.
Political parties support candidates, while interest groups nominate candidates.
Answer explanation
Interest groups cannot pass laws or set policy, because they are not part of the government.
Interest groups can only influence the government.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which one of these people is in Congress?
vice president
secretary of state
secretary of the treasury
a senator
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The people have power over the government.
presumption of innocense
popular sovereignty
due process
equal protection
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a democracy, the government's power comes from
equal protection of the laws
the right of rebellion
the consent of the governed
the rule of law
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of separation of powers?
Representatives rewrite a bill in a committee meeting.
Representatives hold hearing to understand public opinion.
The president enforces a law passed by Congress.
The president fires a cabinet member who is performing poorly.
Answer explanation
Look for an answer that involves at least two different "branches" of government.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which principle of U.S. government does the political cartoonist imply the President is destroying?
federalism
individual rights
checks and balances
consent of the governed
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of checks and balances?
The Supreme Court upholds (supports) the conviction of a federal prisoner.
Voters elect a President from the minority party in Congress.
The Senate rejects a presidential nominee to the Supreme Court.
Congress passes legislation to reduce industrial pollution.
Answer explanation
Checks and balances always involve at least 2 of the 3 branches.
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