U.S. Government and Elections Quiz

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Which of the following branches of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Legislative
Electoral
Judicial (correct)
Executive

The Electoral College is a group of people who directly elect the president.

False (B)

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Election process every four years?

To select leaders.

The act of counting votes is known as a _______.

tally Signup and view all the answers

Match the following election-related terms with their definitions:

Inauguration = A ceremony where a new president takes office Electoral College = A group of people who decide who will be president Vote = To make a choice or decision in an election Debate = A discussion between candidates to share ideas Tally = The act of counting votes Flag = A symbol of a country with stars and stripes in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

To ensure no single branch has too much power (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Electoral College is responsible for creating laws in the U.S. government.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who leads the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

In a democracy, __________ have the power to make decisions.

all the people Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government is responsible for upholding the law?

Judicial (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Checks and balances = System to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful Electoral College = Mechanism for indirect presidential elections Legislative branch = Responsible for making laws Judicial branch = Interprets and applies the law Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strategy in political campaigns?

Door-to-door canvassing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of checks and balances in the government?

To prevent any one branch from having too much power (D) Signup and view all the answers

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is located in the White House.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What celebration marks the start of a new president's term?

Inauguration Signup and view all the answers

How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?

270 Signup and view all the answers

The _____ branch of government can veto laws.

Executive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the Electoral College?

Electoral votes are based on each state’s population (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a campaign slogan?

A catchy phrase used to attract voters Signup and view all the answers

Match the following branches of government with their descriptions:

Legislative = Makes laws Executive = Enforces laws Judicial = Interprets laws Signup and view all the answers

When candidates travel from city to city to meet voters, this is called:

Campaign trail (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Candidate

A person who is running for a political position in an election.

Campaign

A series of activities designed to persuade voters to support a candidate.