Civics Quiz #1 Rules: 1) Each group works as a team 2) Each person in row answers on behalf of team 3) Team may help until hand is raised…once hand is raised you must answer
Q What are three things that the Declaration of Independence does?
A 1. Declares American independence 2. Lists American ideals 3. States grievances against the King
Q What exactly does the Constitution do?
A Lays out structure of the US gov’t Lists rights that individuals have
Q What is the main difference between the D of I and the Constitution?
A The Constitution is a legally binding document
Q What is the difference between a liberal and conservative on economic issues
A A liberal supports more gov’t involvement and a conservative supports less gov’t involvement
Q Why do conservatives oppose Obama’s jobs bill?
A Want less involvement in the economy, lower taxes
Q Why might a conservative oppose gay marriage?
A More traditional than liberals/ don’t mind gov’t regulation of private lives if it preserves “traditional” values
Q Which document contains the phrase “All men are created equal?”
A The D of I
Q Name one part of the preamble to the Constitution
A Answers vary
Q Where can you find American ideals in the Constitution?
A Mainly in the preamble
Q What is another term for “Legislative Branch”
A Congress
Q What are the 2 chambers of Congress?
A Senate House of Representatives
Q How many years are in one Congressional (house rep) term?
A 2 years
Q Which political party is on the furthest right wing of the political spectrum?
A Fascist
Q How does a bill become a law?
A Sponsored Introduced to sub committee Then full committee Then floor Then other chamber Conference committee President
Q How does a lobbyist affect the bill making process?
A They have a variety of ways to influence congress to vote a certain way on a bill, such as: Campaign contributions Petition signatures (show that the American people stand a certain way) Good old fashioned making the case..
Q What is a filibuster?
A A tactic used only in the Senate to delay vote on a bill
Q How is the president elected?
A Electoral College
Q How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the EC?
A 270
Q Why 270?
A for D.C.= /2 + 1 (which is 50% +1)=270
Q Why is Sukol making us do math?
A Sick pleasure
Q Which kind of states benefit most (are over-represented) in the EC?
A Small ones
Q Which branch of gov’t can declare war?
A legislative
Q What is one example of a ceremonial role of the president?
A Answers may vary…but this is the symbolic role---not functional stuff