Welcome To Election Year! Can You Pass US Politics 201?

Test your knowledge before the election and see how much you actually know about the politics of the good ol' US of A.

Neville
Created by Neville
On Sep 28, 2016

The United States is based on which Enlightenment thinker's ideas of government?

Which European country was the basic model of the United States government?

What kind of legislature does the United States have?

Which of these was NOT one of the two camps that debated the ratification of the US Constitution?

What are checks and balances in the United States government?

The process of judicial review was written into the Constitution as a part of checks and balances.

What was the defining characteristic of the "Era of Good Feelings"?

What happens when a new "party system" is established?

In what year was our current party system born?

What does it mean to be a progressive in US politics?

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

What is Dark Money?

What is a referendum?

Why is gerrymandering considered a form of corruption?

You Can Definitely Pass!

You Can Definitely Pass!

You Can Definitely Pass US Politics 201! According to your answers, you have more than enough knowledge to pass this course. Being knowledgeable in current affairs is only half the battle; as you know, we must also be just as knowledgeable in the past state of affairs. Of how our political system came to be. This narrative is all-important to navigating the current state of US politics. And you are a shining of example of that duality!

You Can Pass!

You Can Pass!

You Can Pass US Politics 201! According to our team of experts, you have a solid handle of how our political system works. But knowing the in's and out's is only half the battle. The biggest part is knowing the history behind it. Only then will you understand the narrative of how we got to where we are today. There is always room for improvement, but you have made a fantastic start in your journey of political knowledge!

You Just Might Pass!

You Just Might Pass!

You Just Might Pass US Politics 201! According to your answer, you definitely know a thing or two, but still have a lot to learn. You've got the basics of US Government down, but in order to gain a full understanding of the American system of government, you have to dive deeper. Only our history hides the secrets of the present. It's the only way to pass this course!

You Actually Won't Pass!

You Actually Won't Pass!

You Actually Won't Pass US Politics 201! According to our team of experts, you just don't know that much about American governance. While your knowledge may be lacking, it represents an opportunity to expand your horizons! Don't be fooled by the rampant anti-intellectualism facing this country; throw yourself into the history and the secrets of the present will be revealed!

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