What the Gov?
In order to pass a law under the Articles of Confederation, how many states were needed?
9 States
Which amendment Prohibits States from denying women the right to vote?
19th
The President and Vice President both die in a plane crash. Who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
According to the Constitution, a Representative must be AT LEAST:
25 Years Old
Nominations of federal judges must be approved by who?
Senate
The division of power between local, state and national government is known as?
Federalism
The states are reserved powers through which amendment?
10th
What is it called when a president reduces the sentence of a convicted criminal?
Commutation
Who is the most powerful congressman/woman?
Speaker of the House
Which court WAS NOT established by congress?
Supreme Court
What is it called when one branch stops the actions of another?
Checks and Balances
Which amendment gave African American males the right to vote?
15th
What is the role of the President being head of the military?
Commander in Chief
Every two years, what percentage of the Senate is up for reelection?
1/3 or 33%
The power of the Court of Appeals to hear cases on a appeal from a lower court is called
Appellate Jurisdiction
Who is known for their social contract?
John Locke
Which amendment sets presidential term limits?
22nd
Taking actions without approval of Congress, a President is refered to as?
Imperial President
How many members of Congress are there?
535
What is the only way a federal judge can be removed from office?
Impeachment
The Great Compromise was the combination of which two plans?
Virginia Plan: Population, New Jersey Plan: Equal
Name all the rights guaranteed by the first amendment? Hint: RAPPS
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
Withholding specific information based on national security from the other branches is known as?
Executive Privilege
This type of committee is temporary and set up usually for investigations into current events:
Select Committee
Marbury vs. Madison established which Supreme Court power?
Judicial Review