U.S. Government Vocabulary

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English
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2nd Grade
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D. Janouskovec-Renahan
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42 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An amendment is:
a change or addition to a legal or statutory document
a type of government
a historical event
a political party
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Articles of Confederation were:
The first constitution of the United States
A treaty between the United States and Britain
A collection of essays promoting the ratification of the Constitution
A declaration of war against Britain
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Bill of Rights is a part of which document?
The Declaration of Independence
The United States Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Emancipation Proclamation
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.7
CCSS.RI.3.7
CCSS.RI.4.7
CCSS.RI.5.7
CCSS.RI.6.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A cabinet in the context of government is:
a group of senior officials appointed by the head of state to advise on policy and make decisions
a piece of furniture used for storage
a type of legislative body
a ceremonial position with no real power
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
'Checks and Balances' in the U.S. government refers to:
The division of powers among the three branches of government to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
The process of balancing the federal budget.
The system of checks issued by the Federal Reserve.
The balance of trade between the U.S. and other countries.
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.10
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A compromise is:
a complete agreement between two parties.
a situation where no one wins.
a settlement of differences by mutual concessions.
a decision made by one party.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Congress is:
a legislative body of a country.
a type of plant.
a historical monument.
a scientific theory.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.5C
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