Multiple-choice Item 1 (MC-1)
Objective:	Identify the roles of the three branches of the U.S. Government	
Given:		
Question Stem:	What is the primary characteristic of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?	
Instructions:	Choose the correct characteristic of the Executive Branch of the United States Government.  Place an “X” next to the correct answer.	

Answer Options: Type the text of each answer option into a box to the right of a letter.
Key: Indicate the correct answer by placing an X in the box to its left.
	
	A	Includes the House of Representatives and Congress	
	B	Interpret laws and ensures alignment of those laws with the constitution	
X	C	Enforces the laws written by Congress	
	D	Has full authority to declare war	
	E	Appointed by the President of the United States	

Multiple-choice Item 2 (MC-2)
Objective:	Define the characteristics of due process.	
Given:		
Question Stem:	Which answer is a right of due process?	
Instructions:	Choose the correct response that indicates a right of due process. Place an “X” next to the correct answer.	

Answer Options: Type the text of each answer option into a box to the right of a letter.
Key: Indicate the correct answer by placing an X in the box to its left.
	
	A	The right to be tried twice for the same crime	
	B	The right to bear arms	
	C	The right to choose your jury of peers	
X	D	The right to cross-examine witnesses	
	E	The right to appoint a judge of your choosing	

References
Our Government | The White House. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/
The Pros and Cons of two Party Systems by Karen Meeker | World Issues 360. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.worldissues360.com/index.php/the-pros-and-cons-of-two-party-systems-3-75427/

Multiple-choice Item 3 (MC-3)
Objective:	Identify strengths and weaknesses of America’s two-party system.	
Given:		
Question Stem:	Which response is a primary strength of America’s two party system?	
Instructions:	Choose the correct response for the primary strength of America’s two-party system.  Place an “X” next to the correct answer.	

Answer Options: Type the text of each answer option into a box to the right of a letter.
Key: Indicate the correct answer by placing an X in the box to its left.
	
	A	Allows voters to focus on the issues and not the party affiliation	
X	B	Candidates are forced to confront popular issues to compete for the vote	
	C	Independent party candidates have a greater chance of winning	
	D	Voters prefer to be forced with a single candidate	
	E	Campaigns costs support advertising markets