What is gerrymandering?

The drawing of Congressional Districts to favor one party over another

When is the General Election for national political offices?

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

What is a Presidential Veto?

When the POTUS rejects a bill sent from Congress.

What is the primary function of the Commerce Department?

Representing business interests and promoting a healthy economy.

Why is the Supreme Court case "Citizens United" so important?

Political organizations are unlimited in their campaign spending.

What was the practical rationale behind the Forefathers' creation of the Electoral College for Presidential Elections?

Trying to preempt tyranny & absolute power., Was a compromise between Congress and citizens electing the POTUS

What did the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education establish?

That racial segregation in public schools was Unconstitutional.

What is (American) Federalism?

A union between independent states and federal government.

How does Congress override a Presidential Veto?

2/3s of both Houses must vote to override

What do the 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments of The Constitution guarantee?

End to slavery, birth-right citizenship, enfranchisement for Black males.

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1
What is gerrymandering?
A President's refusal to sign a bill into law
The appointing of Supreme Court Justices
The drawing of Congressional Districts to favor one party over another
A long winding speech given in the Senate to prevent a vote from occurring
2
What are the requirements for running for President of the United States?
Must be 35 years of age
All of the above
Must be a resident of the US for 14 years .
Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States
3
When is the General Election for national political offices?
The first Tuesday in March.
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in December.
Whenever the Government chooses.
4
What is a Presidential Veto?
When the POTUS tries to convince Congress to pass a bill.
When the POTUS rejects a bill sent from Congress.
When the POTUS accepts a bill from Congress.
When the POTUS pardons a turkey at Thanksgiving.
5
How long is a single term in the House of Representatives?
8 years
4 years
6 years
2 years
6
What does HUD stand for?
Holding Unto Democracy
Health Under Democracy
Housing and Urban Development
7
The preamble to the Constitution . . .
describes the three branches of government.
assigns powers to various branches of government.
establishes legitimacy.
lists citizens’ rights.
8
Briefly speaking, what is the basic function of the Legislative Branch of the US Government?
To interpret the laws
To enforce the laws
To create the laws
9
What is the primary function of the Secretary of State?
Appoints ambassadors and other diplomats in the Foreign Service
President's principal advisor on foreign affairs
All of the Above
The top US Diplomat
10
What is the primary function of the Commerce Department?
Enforcing Customs and Immigration Laws
Enforcing safety and labor laws for workers.
Protecting the rights of consumers.
Representing business interests and promoting a healthy economy.
11
Why is the Supreme Court case "Citizens United" so important?
Political organizations are limited in their campaign spending.
Political organizations are unlimited in their campaign spending.
Financial donations cannot be considered acts of free speech.
Politicians must limit how much money they accept when running for office.
12
Briefly speaking, what is the basic function of the Executive Branch of the US Government?
To interpret the laws
To create the laws
To enforce the laws
13
Which Amendment grants all women the right to vote?
19th
18th
20th
17th
14
What was the practical rationale behind the Forefathers' creation of the Electoral College for Presidential Elections?
Trying to preempt tyranny & absolute power.
Was a compromise between Congress and citizens electing the POTUS
It's what the vast majority of Americans wanted.
To ensure against the most populous areas deciding Presidential elections.
15
The Declaration of Independence establishes all of the following natural rights EXCEPT:
pursuit of happiness
liberty
life
property
16
Briefly speaking, what is the basic function of the Judicial Branch of the US Government?
To interpret the laws
To create the laws
To enforce the laws
17
What did the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education establish?
That racial segregation in public schools was Constitutional.
None of the Above.
That racial segregation in public schools was Unconstitutional.
Public schools could remain segregated if they were equal in quality.
18
What is (American) Federalism?
The Federal Government has full control of the entire the country.
The system that establishes the States have full control of their affairs.
A union between independent states and federal government.
19
How long is a single term in the Senate?
2 years
4 years
8 years
6 years
20
The Attorney General is the head of what Department?
Justice Department
Treasury Department
Commerce Department
State Department
21
How does Congress override a Presidential Veto?
2/3s of both Houses must vote to override
With a Filibuster
100% of the Congress has to vote to override
They cannot override a Veto
22
What do the 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments of The Constitution guarantee?
End to slavery, birth-right citizenship, enfranchisement for Black males.
End to slavery, ended the Civil War, enfranchisement for all Americans.
All of the Above.
End to slavery, desegregated public schools, equal rights for all Americans

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