What proportion of Congress is needed to pass a law that is vetoed?

2/3rds of both the House and the Senate

Which is true about the court case McCulloch v Maryland?

It ruled that states cannot tax or interfere with federal institutions.

How did Ronald Regan feel about self-rule and government authority?

Believed in individual freedoms, Skeptical about an overpowered government authority

Why is the executive cabinet important to the presidency?

It advises the president and helps run the executive apartments

What is the main purpose Voting Rights Act?

Ensure the right to vote is not denied based on race or color

What did the Supreme Court decide in Schenck v. United States?

The government can limit speech that presents a clear and present danger

The easing of hostility or strained relations between countries

What is the main purpose of Federalist Paper #51?

To explain the need for separation of powers and checks and balances

What is the start of the Preamble of the Constitution?

"We the people of the United States..."

What is the name of the clause that allows Congress to take actions not explicitly stated in the Constitution

Necessary and Proper Clause, Elastic Clause

What is the Warren Court?

A period of the supreme court where civil rights and judicial powers grew

The preventing of expansion of opposing ideologies or power

What is the best way to determine if a news source is credible and unbiased?

Verify facts with multiple reliable sources and check for good reporting

Who was Susan B. Anthony?

A huge part of the women's suffrage movement

What is the 6th amendment?

Guarantees the rights of the accused.

What is isolationism?

A country intentional staying uninvolved in foreign affairs

What was the result of Gibbons v Ogden?

Ruled the federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce

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1
Every single US president has had a presidential cabinet in some capacity.
False
True
2
What proportion of Congress is needed to pass a law that is vetoed?
3/4s of either branch of Congress
EVERYONE MUST AGREE
2/3rds of both the House and the Senate
1/2 of both the House and the Senate
3
Which is true about the court case McCulloch v Maryland?
It ruled that the accused in a trial are given equal rights
It ruled that states cannot tax or interfere with federal institutions.
It ruled that no monkeys are allowed in Maryland
McCulloch sued Maryland because he slipped bad at a buffet and got hurt
4
How did Ronald Regan feel about self-rule and government authority?
Wanted to start a dictatorship to boost government authority
Believed in individual freedoms
Skeptical about an overpowered government authority
He HATES freedom
5
Congress can still pass a bill into law even when vetoed by the president.
True
False
6
Why is the executive cabinet important to the presidency?
It replaces Congress in making laws
It votes on Supreme Court justices
It manages the president's daily schedule
It advises the president and helps run the executive apartments
7
What is the main purpose Voting Rights Act?
Ban penguins from voting
Allow all animals to vote
Limit minors rights
Ensure the right to vote is not denied based on race or color
8
What did the Supreme Court decide in Schenck v. United States?
The government can limit speech that presents a clear and present danger
The first amendment only applies to peaceful protests
Citizens can never speak bad about the country during wartime
Free speech is ALWAYS protected
9
What is detente?
The easing of hostility or strained relations between countries
The act of starting conflict
The italian word for dentist
French word for surrender (said a lot over there)
10
Parliamentary democracies and presidential democracies are the same thing.
True
False
11
What is the main purpose of Federalist Paper #51?
To describe the dangers of political parties
To explain the need for separation of powers and checks and balances
To promote the Bill of RIghts
To argue against a strong central government
12
What is the start of the Preamble of the Constitution?
"We the people of the United States..."
"I pledge allegiance, to the flag..."
"Chief Keef ain't bout this, Chief Keef ain't bout that..."
"We hold these truths to be self evident..."
13
What is the name of the clause that allows Congress to take actions not explicitly stated in the Constitution
Necessary and Proper Clause
The Santa Clause
Stretchy Clause
Elastic Clause
14
Which entity has original jurisdiction in court cases between two states?
Luke Rea
A sick basketball court
The Supreme Court
That little dude from Madagascar named Mort (see image above)
15
Which of the following is NOT a voting registration requirement in Arizona?
You must be at least 18 years of age
You must be a US citizen
You must be a Arizona resident
You cannot have ANY felonies
16
What is the Warren Court?
Just a dude named Warren Court
A supreme court case that expanded the rights of all named Warren
A period of the supreme court where civil rights and judicial powers grew
A court located in Warren, Michigan
17
What is containment?
The preventing of expansion of opposing ideologies or power
The act of preventing a war from starting with a neighboring country
Keeping the aliens from escaping from Area 51
The act of government officials boxing their leftovers
18
What is the best way to determine if a news source is credible and unbiased?
Verify facts with multiple reliable sources and check for good reporting
See if it has a ton of likes online
Check if it matches your opinion
Only trust celebrity endorsements
19
The 17th Amendment established the direct election of US senators.
False
True
20
Who was Susan B. Anthony?
A huge part of the women's suffrage movement
A racial activist who fought for the rights of former slaves
The first ever first lady
Just some girl idk
21
What is the 6th amendment?
Guarantees the rights of the accused.
Guarantees the rights of the amused.
Guarantees the rights of big baboons.
Guarantees the rights of the enthused.
22
How does the population exercise popular sovereignty?
All of the above
Running for office
Making petitions
Voting
23
What is isolationism?
A country intentional staying uninvolved in foreign affairs
A country that is completely surrounded by water
Being a sad and lonely country
When a country has no allies
24
What type of government is lead by one individual with absolute power over all aspects in the nation?
Democracy
Autocracy
Republic
Monarchy
25
What was the result of Gibbons v Ogden?
Ruled that dudes can no longer be named Gibbons or Ogden bc wtf
Ruled that racial minorities reserve the right to open public businesses
Gibbons had to say he's really sorry to Ogden
Ruled the federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce

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