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Mrs Nowak government class (Block D) #us_history #grade_11
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1
The tenth amendment reserves power to the...
Elderly s
People
President
States
2
How long is the term in office for US senators?
10 years
4 years
6 years
2 years
3
How old do you have to be to be president?
At least 20 years old
40 years old
At least 35 years old
24 years old
4
Treaties must be approved by senate with a ______ vote
2/3
All must vote
1/2
None of the above
5
What is media?
Journals
Forms of communication that provide news and entertainment
Reporting on a topic
Fictional Movies and tv shows
6
What right does the 19th amendment protect for women?
Women’s right to live
Women’s right to vote
Women’s right to have an opinion
Women’s right to marriage
7
What are the two types of constitutions?
Free will
Orderly
Written and unwritten
Written only
8
What is the Supreme Court?
Scariest court
Highest level of federal, who hears only a few cases a year
Lowest court in federal, hears many cases
None of the above
9
Define free media?
Media free from government control
Media that is no money to advertise
Newest media
None of the above
10
What is the total number of electors to win?
538
100
200
438
11
What are state courts?
All of the above
Hears little cases compared to federal courts (family disputes)
Courts that handle issues within the state
Courts established by the states
12
When is the annual Election Day?
First Friday of October
Every August
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November
July
13
Which branch is in charge of laws such as immigration or copyright
Federal
Legislative
State
Executive
14
How does the media set public agenda?
None of the above
Both answers are correct
Media determines which issues are the public’s priorities
Media controls what people see
15
Does the federal branch have the power to make and enforce laws?
Yes
Yes
No
No
16
What is the electoral college’s purpose
Ensure an educated electorate and provide smaller states advantages
To ensure liberty
To ensure peace
Give larger states more advantages
17
Article one in the constitution explains which branch?
Legislative
All
Executive
Judicial
18
Which of the following is a qualification for House of Representatives?
25 years of age, 7 years behind a citizen
19 years of age, must be born citizen in the US
30 years of age, 3 years of being citizen
45 years of age, must be a citizen born in the US
19
What is voter suppression?
Strategy used to influence the outcome of election by targeting groups
A and B
Racism in the presidential field
None of the above
20
What is media bias?
Using media to persuade
Favorable treatment of political outcomes or politicians
Both yellow and green
Far left news centers
21
Can federal courts hear state cases?
Yes
Only if requested
No
Never
22
What amendment grants you the right to a fair trail?
7th
6th
19th
21st
23
Which branch handles family disputes, criminal matter or buisness contracts?
Legislative
Executive
Federal
State
24
How many seats are in the House of Representatives?
100
35
220
435
25
Where does the executive branch get its source of power?
Articles of the consitiuton
From the people
From the president
They make their own power
26
Which political sign is a donkey?
Republican
Both
Democrat
Neither
27
How many electoral votes are needed to achieve presidency?
10
340
270
150
28
Which branch is congress apart of?
Legislative
None
Executive
Judicial
29
How many seats are in the US senate?
100
25
244
30
30
In media, what is a sound bite?
Commander in chief in charge
A sound that bites
Short, concise time length for telling a story
Tells you which stories to cover
31
Who does the president appoint to lead each department?
Speaker of the house
A Secretary
Vice President
Majority leader
32
What is the age requirement to be a member of the house?
25
19
50
35
33
What age do you have to be to vote?
21
25
18
16
34
Who elects the speaker of the house?
Vice President
Majority party in the house
President
Supreme Court judge
35
What do executive agencies do?
Make laws
Assist Vice President
Enforce the law when someone is not following it
None of the above
36
How many articles are there in the constitution?
28
5
6
7
37
How long is the House of Representatives term?
1 year
8 years
4 years
2 years
38
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
None
39
Which branch is apart of the Secretary of State?
Legislative
None
Judicial
Executive
40
When was the executive branch created?
1999
1800
1824
1939
41
How many chambers are in congress?
1
5
6
2
42
What is an election?
A formal and organized process of electing or being elected
Survival of the fittest
Voting on your favorite leader
A way to find a good leader choice
43
Define paid media?
Small media sources
Media that is expensive
None of the above
Media such as Tv, print, radio or ads used to reach mass markets
44
veto is the act of...
Over ruling passage of law form congress
Putting a law into order
Accept a ruling
None of the above
45
What is mass media?
Use of large screens
People influenced by groups
Methods of communicating with a large number of people
Methods of communicating with a little number of people
46
What is voter fraud?
Lying about your name while voting
Use of incorrect social security number
Illegal interference with election results
Number of polls counted incorrectly
47
Who is the commander in chief of the armed forces?
President
Vice President
Judge
Speaker of house
48
What do interest groups want to influence ?
Both
Shape policies
Gather information
None
49
This amendment outlawed slavery..
1st
2nd
15th
13th
50
What is an example of a proposed amendment?
Ban flag burning
Both blue and green
Free transportation
Ban federal income tax
51
Who of the following is not apart of the executive branch?
President
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Vice President
Senates
52
How many district courts, per state, are there?
4 per state
45 per state
6 per state
1 per state
53
What does the first amendment protect?
All are correct
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Freedom to peaceful assembly
54
How do we amend the constitution?
3/4 of states legislators and 3/4 of state conventions must be in favor
Supreme Court must ratify
By accepting new ones
All representers must be in favor
55
What branch of government do interest groups try to influence?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
56
The articles of impeachment can ONLY be passed by the?
Federal
State
House of Representatives
District courts
57
What percentage of people do not vote?
30%
20%
70%
40%
58
Why is media biased?
Media is difficult to cover all
Some people do not watch media
None of the above
Media is made up of humans who have different opinions
59
When was the first presidential election?
May 4, 2005
January 23, 1900
January 7th, 1789
April 3, 1833
60
Which court handles a larger number of cases?
Neither
State
Federal
Both the same
61
What are implied powers?
Government laws
Powers granted by Supreme Court
Powers granted by congress, “necessary and proper”
Highest laws according to the people
62
What does the term “Watchdog” refer to?
A person who watches dog
Media that takes the littlest amount of time to cover
Long news episodes
Media keeping watch on government and others in power
63
Who do federal laws apply to?
Everyone in the United States
Everyone around the world
Women only
Only white males
64
What percent of constitutional amendments pass?
Over 50%
Less than 1%
20%
5%
65
What is the judicial branch made up of?
State representative
Vice President
Judges and courts
President
