Civics I
Three branches of government
Inflation
A continuous rise in prices
How many Representatives in Congress?
435
What party is the current President?
Democrat
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the political party represented by donkey?
Democrat
Gross Domestic Product
the total market value of all final goods and services produced annually in an economy within the borders of the country
What is the Electoral College?
the body of electors who formally elect the United States president and vice-president
What brought the US into World War II?
Pearl Harbor
How long does a reprensentative serve?
Two years
How many Senators per State?
Two senators
Executive Power
Authority of President to make law
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
What happened between World War I and World War II?
The Great Depression
What are some causes of The Great Depression?
Stock market crash, loans called for stocks, agriculture collapse, unemployment high due to demand for products low
Checks and Balances means
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power
Demand
the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy
What is the second amendment?
Right to bear arms
What brought us out of World War II?
The Great Depression
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Veto
Chief executive's power to reject a bill passed by a legislature
Supply
How much of a good or service a producer is willing and able to produce at different prices.
What is the 19th Amendment about?
Women given right to vote
How long can you serve as a Senator?
Six years
When does a bill become law?
When President signs the bill