Lesson 11 Vocab Quiz

What is the purpose of checks and balances in government?

• To give all power to one branch

• To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

• To allow the president to override all decisions

• To eliminate the need for laws

What does it mean to discriminate?

• To treat everyone fairly

• To treat a person or group unfairly

• To give people extra rights

• To support equal treatment for all

What happens when someone is disenfranchised?

• They lose the right to vote

• They gain more political influence

• They become a member of Congress

• They move to another country

A diverse group is one that…

• Shares identical characteristics

• Has obvious differences among its members

• Includes only people of the same background

• Lacks variety

What does the term 'domestic' refer to?

• Issues within a country

• International affairs

• Trade with other nations

• Space exploration

What is the role of the executive branch?

• To create laws

• To carry out and enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To review laws

Federalism is a system where power is shared between…

• The president and Congress

• The Supreme Court and the executive branch

• The national and state governments

• The citizens and interest groups

What is a function?

• A social gathering

• The purpose or use of something

• A law passed by Congress

• A group of elected officials

An ingenious idea is one that is…

• Simple and predictable

• Unoriginal and outdated

• Clever and innovative

• Illegal and unethical

Interest groups exist to…

• Influence government policies on specific issues

• Fund political candidates directly

• Oppose all government decisions

• Control elections