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Understanding Government and Democracy

Authored by Jenna Presley

Geography

6th Grade

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Understanding Government and Democracy
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which member of the federal government is chosen by the Electoral College?

Senator

President

Supreme Court Justice

Governor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which federal court would be the first to hear a criminal case?

Supreme Court

Court of Appeals

District Court

State Court

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does the Constitution limit the powers of each branch of the federal government? Select all that apply.

Each branch has individual powers that the other branches cannot interfere with.


The branches share power with one another.

Each branch can override the other branches' decisions without any restrictions.

Each branch has powers that allow it to limit the powers of the other branches.


4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How do the president’s actions impact the lawmaking powers of the legislative branch? Select one option.

The president can create laws without Congress.

The president can sign a bill for it to become law.

The president can veto a bill within 10 days of receiving it.

The president can do nothing and the bill will become a law

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Enlightenment concept can be seen in......

Declaration of Independence

Constitution

Magna Carta

English Bill of Rights

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following Enlightenment concepts were presented by John Locke?

Government should have unlimited powers.

A government should protect natural rights.

People should not have the right to overthrow a government.

The government should control all aspects of life.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The American political process of allowing all citizens to vote and run for government positions was inspired by the __________.

Romans

Egyptians

Greeks

Persians

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