CMAS Civics and Government 2

Question 1

What is federalism?

Accepted Answer

A system where power is shared between national and state governments

Answer

Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided and shared between the national (federal) government and state governments.

Question 2

Which document first stated that 'all men are created equal' and outlined the colonists' reasons for independence?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, declared that all men are created equal and listed the colonists' grievances against the British king.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual freedoms from government overreach

Answer

The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments to the Constitution and was added to protect individual rights and liberties from government interference.

Question 4

What is a democracy?

Accepted Answer

A government in which citizens hold power, either directly or through elected representatives

Answer

A democracy is a form of government in which power rests with the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.

Question 5

In the U.S. government, what is the president's role regarding bills passed by Congress?

Accepted Answer

The president can sign a bill into law or veto it

Answer

The president can sign a bill passed by Congress to make it law, or veto it to reject it, though Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds majority vote.

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CMAS Civics and Government 2