SS.7.CG.2.6

SS.7.CG.2.6

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Angela Perry

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What system of government does the United States have that allows for officials to be elected at the National, State and Local levels?

Constitutional Republic

Direct Democracy

Federalism

Unitary System

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the United States, our government has a history of...

Third party candidates winning major elections

a two party system

Always having the Democrats and Republicans

No interest in political parties.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is the definition of political platform

A summary of a political party's history.
A list of all candidates running in an election.
A collection of laws passed by a government.
A formal set of principal goals and strategies advocated by a political party or candidate.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is the definition of public policy?

Public policy is a course of action adopted and pursued by a government or organization to address public issues.
Public policy is a set of laws that must be followed by citizens.
Public policy is a collection of private sector strategies for profit maximization.
Public policy refers to the personal opinions of government officials.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the definition of Political Platform

A political platform is a formal set of principal goals and strategies advocated by a political party or candidate.
A political platform is a summary of past political achievements.
A political platform is a casual discussion among party members.
A political platform is a list of personal beliefs of individual voters.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Tyranny of the Majority?

A system where the majority always gets their way without any checks.
A form of government where minorities have more power than the majority.
The Tyranny of the Majority is the oppression of minority groups by the majority's decisions in a democratic system.
A situation where all groups have equal influence in decision-making.