1. PowerPoint Jeopardy Foundations of American Gov’t ConstitutionLegislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch 10 20 30 40 50

2. A _______government is divided between state and local governments. Category 1 – 10 points

3. Checks and balances prevent a single branch of government from too much __________. Category 1 – 20 points

4. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence? Category 1 – 30 points

5. The social contract theory is an agreement that people give up power in exchange for: Category 1 – 40 points

6. This philosopher wrote Leviathan and originated the idea of social contract. Category 1 – 50 points

7. What does it “belongs to the living and not the dead” mean in terms of the Constitution? Category 2 – 10 points

8. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called: Category 2 – 20 points

9. 1 st Amendment rights include: Category 2 – 30 points

10. What is the purpose of the preamble to the Constitution? Category 2 – 40 points

11. People in favor of ratification of the Constitution were called: Category 2 – 50 points

12. List the qualifications for a Senator. (age, citizenship, residency) Category 3 – 10 points

13. Where can a bill begin? Category 3 – 20 points

14. To prevent action on a bill, a senator can _________. Category 3 – 30 points

15. Who is the highest ranking official in the House of Representatives? Category 3 – 40 points

16. Lobbyists provide _______ with information in attempts to persuade them. Category 3 – 50 points

17. Chief diplomat and commander-in-chief are roles of the: Category 4 – 10 points

18. A formal duty of the VP is to preside over the: Category 4 – 20 points

19. Presidents are NOT elected by popular vote, but by the: Category 4 – 30 points

20. List the qualifications for the presidency. (age, citizenship, residency) Category 4 – 40 points

21. Which role of the president is Obama filling when he selects his party’s chairman and gives speeches and supports candidates? Category 4 – 50 points

22. The main purpose of the Supreme Court is to ______ the laws. Category 5 – 10 points

23. Marbury v. Madison established: Category 5 – 20 points

24. Supreme Court justices are appointed by the _______ and approved by the ________. Category 5 – 30 points

25. How long is the term of a Supreme Court justice? Category 5 – 40 points

26. The Supreme Court has the power of _________--to decide if laws are unconstitutional. Category 5 – 50 points