POLS1101 Test 3

The number of representatives per state is determined by a state's

The Whig part is the result of an internal split of the

Which institution elects the President?

Which amendment set presidential term limits?

Third parties help to

How old do you have to be to run for the House of Representatives?

The main role of congressional leadership is to

A president's inherent powers are powers that are

Which term refers to a change in the number of congressional districts in a state?

Which term refers to a shifting in electoral coalitions?

The Whig party was split over which issue?

In the case of a tie in the Supreme Court, what happens?

Vice president's have the constitutional power to

Four justices must agree to hear a case. This is known as the

Parties that form outside existing parties form

How many terms can a President serve?

Why did Congress pass the War Powers Act?

Which term means indefinitely extended debate?

The War Powers Act requires congressional approval for military action

Which party in the 1st system supported a strong central government and business interests?

Senate rules allowing the opposition party obstruct make it difficult to

Who appoints federal judges?

How long is a Senator's term of office?

The constitution provides for how many Senators per state?

What is the purpose of a presidential signing statement?

The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 creates

In which type of case does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

If no candidate receives 270 electoral votes, who elects the President?

Which term refers to policy that has the force of law?

Which amendment allows the President to fill VP vacancies with the approval of Congress?

How many Supreme Court justices sit on the court?

How long is a representative's term of office?

What type of electoral system is more common in Europe?

Do members of Congress have term limits?

Parties that form as the result of a split in an existing party form

Which institution ratifies treaties?

To end a filibuster, the Senate may pass a

To run for President, you must be

How many years citizenship must you have to run for the House of Representatives?

When does gerrymandering occur?

Which term refers to the redrawing of district lines in a state?

How old do you have to be to run for President?

The critical election in the 1960s was over

When an issue polarizes voters, it is often a

How many years continuous residency is required to run for President?

Which type of pork is a line item in a budget that send money to a state or district?

In which type of primary can non-party members participate?

Which of the following is an example of the President's expressed powers?

A party's presidential candidate is officially nominated at

Which institution advises the President on foreign and security policy?

Which of the following is an example of the President's inherent powers?

What type of electoral system does the U.S. have?

How long is a presidential term?

Executive agreements are agreements between the U.S. and other countries that