Political Parties
(Third parties too!)
Executive branch
International Conflicts
Executive branch part 2
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100
Which political party do the following statements TYPICALLY represent? Fewer business regulations, more corporate tax cuts, less funding of government run programs.
Republican
100
100 points each. 1. Which article of the Constitution established the Executive branch? 2. The president's main job is to ________________ laws.
1. Article 2 Lets Eat Jello!

2. Carry out/ enforce

100
In response to the attacks on September 11, 2001, the United States attacked this country...
Afghanistan
100
200 pts. The description of a political party's position on issues is called their __________. Individual ideas on a topic are called _______________.
Platform; planks.... many planks make up a platform! Just like building something.


100
List an example of domestic policy.
income tax, public schools, gun violence etc.
200
Which political party supports "small" government?
Republican Party
200

Only ________ can order troops into battle

the president
200
WHY did we get involved in the Bay of Pigs? What were we trying to prevent/ accomplish?
Prevent spread of communism by overthrowing Fidel Castro.
200
The President is required to tell Congress 1x per year about how the country is doing. How does he satisfy this requirement?
State of the Union address (speech)
200
What is the difference between an executive agreement and a treaty?
Treaty must be approved by the Senate
300
Which Political party believes that corporations should belong to the government and workers?
Communist Party
300
The __(1)__ amendment limits the president to 2 terms. The ___(2)__ amendment lists the order of succession.
1. 22nd amendment 

2. 25th amendment


300
1. Which conflict involved Germany, Japan, and Italy? 2. Which conflict was started when Iraq invaded Kuwait? MUST GET BOTH CORRECT!
WWII; Gulf War I
300
What do we call help we give to other countries (food, military assistance, etc.)?
Foreign aid
300
List one goal of U.S. foreign policy.
National security (Keeping our nation safe), encourage trade, WORLD PEACE!!!!
400
Which political party typically has more support in the South?
Republicans
400
1. This is a way the President can bypass congress to make new policies.... These can sometimes be controversial because they are only approved by the ____(2)_____ branch. MUST GET BOTH RIGHT!
Executive order; judicial branch
400
The U.S. only sends representatives to other countries if we believe that country holds power legally. What are the name of these representatives?
Ambassadors
400
Treaties are negotiated by ______________. Must be approved by _______ of the __________________. MUST GET ALL OF THEM RIGHT.
president; 2/3; Senate.
400
This is the name of the 15 advisers who help the president make decisions. All members need to be approved by the ______________. (2 answers)
Cabinet; Senate
500
Which political party believes that government should protect peoples rights and freedoms, not limit them?
Libertarian Party
500
The War Powers Resolution says the president must let Congress know withing _______ hours of troops being sent into battle. He can keep them there for a TOTAL of ________ days. However, only __________ can declare war.
48 hours; 90 days; Congress
500
According to current U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy is typically our first option. Who (what cabinet position) is the primary diplomat for the U.S.?
Secretary of State (currently nominee is  Mike Pompeo... he is waiting on approval from the Senate). Ambassadors help maintain the relationships between governments that are set by the Secretary of state.
500
List the 3 requirements to be president
1) native born 2) at least 35 3) lived here at least 14 years
500
List at least 4 choices a president has to deal with foreign conflicts/ events. There are 6 total. 
1) diplomacy 2) military action 3) treaties/ executive agreements 4) foreign aid 5) embargo/ trade sanction 6) peacekeeping operation
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