PTA Current Events and Civics

Question 1

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

Accepted Answer

Legislative (Congress), Executive (President), and Judicial (Supreme Court)

Answer

The Constitution establishes three co-equal branches: Legislative (makes laws), Executive (enforces laws), and Judicial (interprets laws).

Question 2

What is the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting individual liberties

Answer

The Bill of Rights (1791) enumerates fundamental individual freedoms including speech, religion, press, assembly, and protection from unreasonable searches.

Question 3

What is the Electoral College?

Accepted Answer

The system by which the President is formally elected through electors chosen by each state

Answer

The Electoral College allocates electors to states based on their congressional representation, with the candidate receiving 270+ electoral votes winning the presidency.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

Accepted Answer

To promote international cooperation, peace, security, and human rights among member nations

Answer

The UN was established after WWII to prevent future conflicts through diplomacy, promote human rights, provide humanitarian aid, and foster international cooperation.

Question 5

What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?

Accepted Answer

A democracy involves direct citizen voting; a republic uses elected representatives to make decisions

Answer

In a direct democracy, citizens vote on all issues. In a republic, citizens elect representatives who make governing decisions on their behalf.

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