CCS Quiz Bowl - Core Values of American Democracy

Question 1

What is considered the Supreme Law of the Land?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution

Question 2

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as this.

Accepted Answer

Bill of Rights

Question 3

This idea says that power needs to be shared between the states and federal government.

Accepted Answer

federalism

Question 4

A state of society WITHOUT government or law is known as this. (Would you want this?)

Accepted Answer

anarchy

Question 5

Which is an example of a way the Constitution limits the powers of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 6

The right of the people to peaceably assemble in protest is guaranteed by this amendment.

Accepted Answer

1st

Question 7

Which word describes the rights enjoyed by American citizens?

Accepted Answer

limited

Question 8

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution forbids 'unreasonable searches and seizures?'

Accepted Answer

4th

Question 9

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the USA and to the ____ for which it stands..."

Accepted Answer

republic

Question 10

Which is an example of how the system of checks & balances limits the power of the fed. gov't?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

Which words below describes the kind of power our government enjoys?

Accepted Answer

limited and shared

Question 12

This core democratic value says all people should be treated fairly, or equitably.

Accepted Answer

justice

Question 13

The Declaration of Independence said, in part, that we deserve certain rights, such as ____.

Accepted Answer

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Question 14

A devotion to our country is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

patriotism

Question 15

Which two core democratic values are cited in the Pledge of Allegiance?

Accepted Answer

liberty and justice

Question 16

A representative government is one in which citizens ____.

Accepted Answer

elect others to represent their interests

Question 17

Examples of ____: Differences in first language, religious affiliation, and ethnic background

Accepted Answer

diversity

Question 18

Which is an example of a power reserved for state governments?

Accepted Answer

issuing driver's licenses

Question 19

This value is nearly synonymous with FREEDOM.

Accepted Answer

liberty

Question 20

Which branch of is not part of the organizational structure of all levels of U.S. governments?

Accepted Answer

courtrooms

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