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We might call President Obama this because he is an incumbent & has an all Republican Congress
Commander in Chief
<p>Head of State</p>
<p>Mandate</p>
Lame Duck
2
How long is the term of a U.S. Senate member
AND
how many terms can they serve?
6 years, 4 terms
6 years, unlimited
2 years, 2 terms
4 years, 2 terms
3
What is
NOT
a qualification to run for President of the United States?
35 years old
Military service
14 years of residency
Natural Born U.S. Citizen
4
These groups handle the
most important
business in Congress by considering bills for approval
Constituencies
Parties
Caucuses
Committees
5
Who is the only black member of the current Supreme Court and what type of justice are they?
Sam Alito, Constructionist
Ruth Bader-Ginsburg, Activist
Clarence Thomas, Constructionist
Elena Kagan, Activist
6
Where in the Constitution are the powers of the federal courts found?
Article III
Article I
Article II
The Preamble
7
What is the Senate's role in the impeachment process?
Vote to bring charges
Decide the punishment
Vote to convict
Conduct the trial
8
The formal powers of the President in the Executive branch are found where?
Article III
Article I
Article II
The Preamble
9
What was
NOT
a fear of the Framers of the Constitution concerning the Presidency?
<p>Pay scale too high</p>
Corruption with the Senate in treaties
Military power of the Office
Bribery to win elections
10
Which amendment to the Constitution establishes Presidential succession?
25th
22nd
19th
27th
11
This is when a Congressional member votes on a bill based on the views of their political party
Representational
Attitudinal
Organizational
Theological
12
If the President vetoes a bill the Congress approves, how can they override him?
Majority vote in the House
3/5th vote in both House & Senate
2/3rds vote in both House and Senate
Majority vote in the Senate
13
What happened in the election of 1800 when Jefferson and Burr tied in electoral votes?
State legislatures vote to decide
There is a re-vote in the general election
The Supreme Court votes
The House votes to decide
14
How many Supreme Court justices are currently on the court and how long is their term?
6, 4 years
9, lifetime
9, 12 years
7, 6 years
15
How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?
Lifetime term
4 years
6 years
2 years
16
What is
NOT
a power given to the President of the U.S.?
Treaty making power
Power to Coin Money
Sign or veto laws
Commander in Chief
17
How many electors are there in the electoral college and how many are needed for victory?
500, 251
435, 270
100, 51
538, 270
18
Who must introduce a bill in Congress?
The President
Only the Speaker
Any member of Congress
Any citizen
19
How many representatives are there in the House?
100
345
200
435
20
Where specifically are the powers of the Congress found in the Constitution?
Article I Section 8
Aricle III Section 2
Article II Section 5
Article IV
21
Prior to 1913, how were Senators selected for office?
Direct election
Convention
A caucus
State Legislatures
22
What was the landmark Supreme Court case that established the principal of judicial review?
Brown vs. Board
McCullough vs. Maryland
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Marbury vs. Madison
23
What is the Vice President's official job?
Preside over the Senate
Be the President's Mouthpiece
Advise the President
Appoint ambassodors
24
Which of these is
NOT
a power of the Congress?
<p>Appoint Ambassadors</p>
Declare War
Regulate Commerce
Collect taxes
25
Who appoints the Supreme Court justices and who must approve them?
The President, The Senate
The President, The House of Reps
The People, The State Legislatures
The Congress, The President
26
This person on the Supreme Court Speaks first, votes last & guides the debate.
Eldest Member of the Majority
President Pro Temp
Speaker of the Court
Chief Justice
27
What is it called when congressional reps attach personal benefits to a bill?
Pork-Barrel
Discharge petition
Fraud
Brown-nosing
28
During Watergate, Richard Nixon claimed he had this power of confidentiality with his advisors
Martial Law
Executive privilege
Executive order
Presidential privilege
29
What is a judge called who views the Constitution as a "living, breathing document"?
Conservative
Liberal
Activist
Strict Constructionist
30
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
John Boehner-R
Newt Gingrich-R
Nancy Pelosi-D
Anthony Weiner-D
