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First night study session for CORE social studies-- Politics focus
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1
Which symbol is at the center of the Indiana flag?
a torch
the outline of a map of the state
a plow
an ear of corn
2
It takes how many electoral votes to win the Presidency?
100
538
269
270
3
Typically, which party favors social equality and higher taxes?
Communists
Federalists
Republicans
Democrats
4
What is the minimum amount of Electoral votes a state can have?
2
1
3
4
5
The more congressional districts a state has, it will also have more what?
Electoral votes
Social inequality
Senators
Social injustice
6
States with higher populations have more what?
less rights
congressional districts
laws
financial aid
7
The 3 branches of government include the Executive branch, Legislative branch and what?
Gubinatory branch
Judicial branch
Partician branch
Governing branch
8
U.S. Senators represent their state in Washington D.C., State Senators represent their district
In their congressional district
In their state capitals
On the beach
At the White House
9
The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Unfair lending practices by banks
Discrimination by employers
Unequal representation in local legislatures
Inadequate medical services in urban areas
10
Why did gasoline prices spike during the 1970s and early 1980s?
A natural disaster impeded offshore drilling for oil.
Conflicts in the Middle East disrupted oil distribution
Congress imposed new regulations on foreign energy companies
new legislation, increasing vehicle fuel efficiency
11
In modern society, strong national identity is often concerned with _________
Conservative political movement
Big government
The USA as a world superpower
Global progressive movement
12
How many U.S. Senators belong to each state?
4
10
2
1
13
How many years is a Governor elected to serve?
2
8
4
6
14
The president's role as Commander in Chief means he/she is able to:
Declare war
Sign treaties
Put troops on the ground
Enforce international law
15
How has the development of satellite technology affected the U.S. economy?
By enabling transoceanic air travel
Facilitating the development of technology that improve fuel
By resulting in increased private funding research
By increasing efficiency in telecommunications
16
Which US president approved Indiana's admission into the union as the 19th state?
William Henry Harrison
James Madison
John Q. Adams
Grover Cleveland
17
Typically, which party favors less government and lower taxes?
Socialists
Democrats
Libertarians
Republicans
18
What effect did the War Powers Acts of 1941 & 1942 have on Presidential war powers?
Congress can deploy troops
Troops can't be deployed for 60+ days without war declared
Troops can't be deployed, even in emergency situations
No need to wait for Congress to formally declare war
19
In response to the national crisis posed by the Great Depression, the U.S. government--
Assumed a principal role in protecting economic stability
Dismantled financial regulatory agencies
Abandoned deficit spending as a remedy for economic downturn
Decreased the number of federal entitlement programs
20
On what date was Indiana admitted to the Union as the 19th state?
December 11, 1816
November 26, 1842
May 6, 1869
January 20, 1820
21
What can free trade agreements mean for US consumers?
Higher prices
Lower prices
Long term job loss
More innovation
22
The amount of electoral votes a state has is proportional to what?
Senators
Population
Money
Size
23
How many representatives does each Congressional district have?
2
1
100
15
24
Unlike the US Declaration of Independence, the United Nations defines rights as:
Rights are the same for every person
Rights are inherent to our humanity
Rights are to be provided by and granted by governments
Rights must be protected by laws
25
This state hero was a leader during the American Revolution...
Anthony Wayne
George Rogers Clark
Michael Evanston
John Purdue
26
Which of these factors contributed most to the Dust Bowl?
Flash flooding and intense deforestation
Rapid suburban development
High winds and railroad construction
Prolonged drought and poor farming practices
27
In the event of a tie in the Electoral College, who will decide the presidency?
The popular vote
The House of Representatives
The Senate
The President
28
If Congress is in charge of funding and declaring war, the President...
decides what conflicts to get involved in
is in charge of fighting it
tells the citizens about the war
gains intel from intelligence agencies
29
The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that--
Travel to nations should be monitored by international orgs.
No country should spend more money on military than others
Intervention in the affairs of nations is never justifiable
Cooperation among world leaders is essential for world peace
30
What is a Congressional "check" placed on the President as Chief Diplomat?
Funds for treaties are allocated by the House
The advice and consent of the Senate is needed for treaties
Troops must return to US in 60 days
The President cannot declare war without approval
