Principles of American Democracy Quiz
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What is the term for the system that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

  • Unified governance
  • Checks and balances (correct)
  • Absolute power
  • Separation of duties
  • Who is responsible for signing bills into laws in the United States?

  • The House of Representatives
  • The President (correct)
  • The Supreme Court
  • The Senate
  • If both the President and the Vice President are unable to serve, who becomes the President?

  • The Attorney General
  • The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  • The Secretary of State
  • The Speaker of the House (correct)
  • Who has the power to veto bills passed by Congress in the United States?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the term for a U.S. Senator?

    <p>Six years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the month of November in the United States electoral calendar?

    <p>It is when the Presidential vote takes place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the supreme law of the land?

    <p>Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

    <p>Bill of Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the first three words of the Constitution that signify the idea of self-government?

    <p>We the People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an amendment?

    <p>A change or addition to the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is freedom of religion?

    <p>Freedom to practice any religion or none at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

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