Unit Test-Government Flashcards
The United States has 2 major political parties-what are they?
Democrats & Republicans
The enabling act that Congress passed in 1894 required Utah’s Constitution to contain a clause that banned…..
Polygamy
A _____________________ is an organization of like-minded people that work together to gain power in government.
Political Party
True or False: Women in Utah had been given the right to vote while Utah was a territory, but was taken away by the Edmunds-Tucker Act
True
When did Utah become a state?
January 4th 1896
A constitution is………..
A document outlining the principles/organization of government
What was the biggest stumbling block to statehood?
Polygamy
What were the 2 political parties in the Utah Territory?
People’s party and liberal party
What is an advantage of a multi-party system?
Citizens are able to find candidates with own beliefs, flexibility, and parties were unable to gain too much power
What is the executive branch?
Branch of government that included the governor
What is the legislative branch?
Branch of government that includes the house and senate
What is the judicial branch?
Branch of government that includes courts and judges.
What is the preamble?
Introduction to the constitution
True or False: Suffrage means “The right to vote”
True
What is a political party?
A group of people who think the same way in government
True or False: Veto means to “reject”
True
What is a county seat?
Center of a county government
What is a citizen?
Someone who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection
Which is NOT a local government duty?
Public safety
Which is NOT a state government duty?
Snow removal
True or False: The prohibition of plural marriage in Article 3 of the Utah Constitution isn’t found in any other state’s constitution.
True
True or False: A duty of a state government is to make treaties with other countries.
False
True or False: It is legal for a state constitution to go against our national constitution.
False
What is the main duty of the executive branch?
Enforce laws
What is the main duty of the judicial branch?
Interpret laws
Which of the following are duties of the governor?
- Present bills
- Special Session of the legislature
- Pardon people convicted of crimes
- Command the National Guard
One of the most important documents that protect an individual’s civil rights in the United States is called the..
Bill of Rights
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
Make the laws
