Government Final

Article 1

• Establishes Congress

• Establishes Legislative Branch

• Establishes Presidency

• Establishes relationship between states

1st Amendment

• The 1st Amendment abolishes the death penalty.
• The 1st Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
• The 1st Amendment grants the right to bear arms.
• The 1st Amendment allows for the establishment of a state religion.

What is the main goal of interest groups?

• Influence government policies and decisions on specific issues

• Win elections and gain control of the government

Which type of lobbying involves getting average citizens to contact government?

• Corporate lobbying
• Direct lobbying
• Political action committee lobbying
• Grassroots lobbying

What was the first political party?

• Democratic Party
• Whig Party
• Libertarian Party
• Federalist Party

Who was the last 3rd party candidate to participate in a presidential debate?

• Ross Perot
• Gary Johnson
• Jill Stein
• Ralph Nader

Which demographic groups are most likely to vote?

• Young adults with low education levels
• Individuals with low income
• Unregistered voters
• Older, rich, white women

Why do many Americans not vote?

• They think their vote doesn't count

• Many Americans are too busy to vote.
• Voting is only important in presidential elections.
• Most Americans are satisfied with the current government.

How Many Electoral College votes does the States of Texas have?

• 40

• 30
• 42
• 25

How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the election?

• 350
• 270
• 300
• 250