Name the two main political parties in the United States.
Republican & Democratic
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If you go to vote and have to choose a Senator, Governor, and Mayor, what do we call that process?
Representative Democracy
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List at least two reasons the Articles of Confederation failed.
The national government did not have the power to tax or regulate trade. They were unable to enforce the laws. States were not always following national policy.
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How did compromise provide a temporary solution with the 3/5 Compromise?
South- Count slaves for population = More representatives. North Disagrees. Decide every 3 of 5 slaves count for population for representation in H. of R.
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What concerns did some Americans have about agreeing to making the Constitution the law of the land? Discuss at least two.
National government could be too strong. They believed the executive (the president) could become like a king. They felt it may strip rights away from citizens.
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The Representative from the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin is ____?
Ron Kind
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Which type of government is most likely to have power passed down through a family over time?
Monarchy
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If a country is at war and there is chaos in the streets with no one in charge, what would you call that?
Anarchy
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banana
Go to last place!
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Take points!
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gift
Win 15 points!
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baam
Lose 5 points!
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Name the three levels of government in the federal type of government in the United States.
1. National
2. State
3. Local
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Which type of government has one leader who has taken power? This ruler can rule as he/she pleases without the consent of the people.
Dictatorship
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When people in a city vote to determine if the city will pay for and build a new community what do we call that process?
Direct Democracy
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Name the three branches of government and what the responsibility of each is.
Legislative: Makes laws
Executive: Enforces and carries out laws
Judicial: Interprets laws and declares if they are constitutional.