Understanding Government and Democracy

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

• Senator

• President

• Supreme Court Justice

• Governor

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

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

• State Court

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.

  
  

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

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

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

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.

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

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Persians

Which type of government did the ancient Greek city of Athens have?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct democracy

• Republic

What is a communist government?

• A government where a king or queen rules

• A government where the people elect representatives

• A government where the state controls all property and resources

• A government with no central authority

Which types of government allow voters to elect representatives? Select one option.

• Absolute monarchies

• Constitutional monarchies

• Representative democracies

• Oligarchies