Unit 1 Review Challenge! Chapters 1 & 2 Foundations of Government

Round 1

Question #1 For one point each, name each of the three following types of governmental power: 1.Makes the laws 2.Makes sure the laws are carried out 3.Interprets the laws

Answer #1 1.Legislative 2.Executive 3.Judicial

Question #2 Large states favored the Virginia Plan. Small states favored the New Jersey plan. Answer the following for one point a piece. 1.Which state came up with the compromise between the two plans? 2.Did they select a bicameral or unicameral legislature. 3.How is it determined how many Representatives each state gets in the House?

Answer #2 1.Connecticut 2.Bicameral 3.Population

Question #3 This theory of the origin of the state says that God chose a specific family to rule.

Answer #3 Divine Right Theory

Question #4 Answer the following questions regarding compromises over slave trade that were made during the drafting of our Constitution. 1.How were slaves counted when determining population? 2.How long was the slave trade guaranteed to be allowed to continue?

Answer #4 1.As 3/5 of a person 2.20 years

Question #5 The Articles of Confederation were basically missing two out of the three branches of the modern American Government. Which one did they have?

Answer #5 Legislative Branch

Bonus Round!

Movie Bonus! For one point a piece, name the top three movies at the box office this past weekend.

Movie Bonus Answer! 1.Texas Chainsaw 3D 2.Django Unchained 3.The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Round 2

Question #1 For one point a piece, name each of the following principles of our government. 1.It serves the will of the people. 2.It is not all-powerful. 3.It is allowed to regulate the relationships between citizens.

Answer #1 1.Representative Government 2.Limited Government 3.Ordered Government

Question #2 What is the term for a body of people, living in a defined territory, and organized into a government that has the power to make and enforce laws?

Answer #2 A State

Question #3 What is the term for the group of people that was in favor of passing a new constitution after the Articles of Confederation seemed to fail?

Answer #3 Federalists

Question #4 In the United States we elect lawmakers rather than vote on the laws themselves. This is called a representative democracy. What is the other term for this type of government that we discussed in class?

Answer #4 Republic

Question #5 Which theory of the origin of the state says that the people give power to the government so that the government can protect their rights?

Answer #5 Social Contract Theory

Bonus Round!

TV Bonus! The popular 90’s show Boy Meets World is about to begin shooting its spinoff series Girl Meets World. Which two original stars are returning for the series (not the character, the actors).

TV Bonus Answer! Ben Savage (as Corey Matthews) Danielle Fishel (as Topanga Lawrence-Matthews)

Round 3

Question #1 For one point each, list the three English documents that we discussed in class that had an influence on the formation of our government.

Answer #1 Magna Carta Petition of Right English Bill of Rights

Question #2 We talked about several things related to what defines an economy under capitalism. Which one of those things helps to regulate the prices?

Answer #2 Competition

Question #3 This theory of the origin of the state says that one person simply claimed control over and area and the people who lived there.

Answer #3 Force Theory

Question #4 Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes out of the 13 states did it take in order to be able to pass a law?

Answer #4 9

Question #5 There were several plans for our national legislature proposed. Which one called for a unicameral legislature?

Answer #5 New Jersey Plan

Bonus Round!

Sports Bonus! Which two teams played in the Super Bowl last season? You can receive a third point for circling the team that won.

Sports Bonus Answer! New York Giants New England Patriots