1. Civics Challenge
Round 1

2. The US Constitution gives some powers specifically to the national government while others are left for the states. This division of powers is known as _____
Federalism

3. Legislative; Executive
Overriding vetoes is an example of the _____ branch checking the ___ branch.
Legislative; Executive

4. In a free market economy, what determines the market price of a good?
Supply and Demand

5. State of the Union Address
The President’s yearly speech to a joint session of Congress is known as the _______
State of the Union Address

6. Bob is happy just the way things are
Bob is happy just the way things are. He doesn’t want government any more involved in his life than it is. If you were to describe Bob’s political views, you would be most likely to call him a ______
Conservative

7. Registering and voting in elections are examples of the ______ of citizens.
Responsibilities

8. Tommy has $50. He decides to buy his girlfriend a nice birthday gift instead of buying something for his mom for Mother’s Day. In economic terms, the Mother’s Day gift is his ______.
Opportunity Cost

9. The federal court that serves as the trial court, where guilt or innocence is determined, is the _____.
U.S. District Court

10. The person who is hired by the city council to direct the work of all city employees is called the _____.
City Manager

11. FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
During an interview at the end of a sporting event, the game’s MVP uses profanity. The television station is fined $100,000. What government agency is responsible for fining the television station?
FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

12. Age or Education or Income
As a person’s ______ level increases, he is more likely to vote.
Age or Education or Income

13. This Amendment to the Constitution gives Congress the power to collect income taxes.
16th Amendment