American Government Midterm: Multiple Choice Questions

Summary

American government is explored through multiple-choice questions. Students get a chance to test their knowledge of American political culture and history.

American Political Culture

Core values of American political culture are defined. Students identify which value is not one of the core values.

The Constitution and Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights and the Constitution are discussed. Students learn about the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution.

Political History

Key historical events and figures are covered. Students identify the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

Government Structure and Powers

Concurrent powers and the structure of government are explained. Students identify a concurrent power held by both the national government and state governments.

Key terms

Pluralism

The idea that special-interest groups largely determine government policy.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

Concurrent powers

Powers held by both the national government and state governments.

Progressives

A group that exerted political pressure for the direct election of U.S. senators.

Great Depression

An economic downturn in the 1930s.

Unequal Democracy

A book by Larry Bartels that demonstrates the responsiveness of elected officials.

Questions this document helps with

• What are the core values of American political culture?
• What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?
• What is a concurrent power held by both the national government and state governments?

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