1. Civics Quiz #1 Rules: 1) Each group works as a team 2) Each person in row answers on behalf of team 3) Team may help until hand is raised…once hand is raised you must answer

2. Q What are three things that the Declaration of Independence does?

3. A 1. Declares American independence 2. Lists American ideals 3. States grievances against the King

4. Q What exactly does the Constitution do?

5. A Lays out structure of the US gov’t Lists rights that individuals have

6. Q What is the main difference between the D of I and the Constitution?

7. A The Constitution is a legally binding document

8. Q What is the difference between a liberal and conservative on economic issues

9. A A liberal supports more gov’t involvement and a conservative supports less gov’t involvement

10. Q Why do conservatives oppose Obama’s jobs bill?

11. A Want less involvement in the economy, lower taxes

12. Q Why might a conservative oppose gay marriage?

13. A More traditional than liberals/ don’t mind gov’t regulation of private lives if it preserves “traditional” values

14. Q Which document contains the phrase “All men are created equal?”

15. A The D of I

16. Q Name one part of the preamble to the Constitution

17. A Answers vary

18. Q Where can you find American ideals in the Constitution?

19. A Mainly in the preamble

20. Q What is another term for “Legislative Branch”

21. A Congress

22. Q What are the 2 chambers of Congress?

23. A Senate House of Representatives

24. Q How many years are in one Congressional (house rep) term?

25. A 2 years

26. Q Which political party is on the furthest right wing of the political spectrum?

27. A Fascist

28. Q How does a bill become a law?

29. A Sponsored Introduced to sub committee Then full committee Then floor Then other chamber Conference committee President

30. Q How does a lobbyist affect the bill making process?

31. A They have a variety of ways to influence congress to vote a certain way on a bill, such as: Campaign contributions Petition signatures (show that the American people stand a certain way) Good old fashioned making the case..

32. Q What is a filibuster?

33. A A tactic used only in the Senate to delay vote on a bill

34. Q How is the president elected?

35. A Electoral College

36. Q How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the EC?

37. A 270

38. Q Why 270?

39. A 100 + 435+ 3 for D.C.= 538 538/2 + 1 (which is 50% +1)=270

40. Q Why is Sukol making us do math?

41. A Sick pleasure

42. Q Which kind of states benefit most (are over-represented) in the EC?

43. A Small ones

44. Q Which branch of gov’t can declare war?

45. A legislative

46. Q What is one example of a ceremonial role of the president?

47. A Answers may vary…but this is the symbolic role---not functional stuff