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Checks and Balances
I've got the power
Money, money, money, money
Potpouri
100
In Federalist 10, Madison advocated for a large _____________, which would limit the influence of ______________.
republic, factions
100
Under the Articles of Confederation, ______________ were Supreme.
States
100
I'm the most powerful job in the part of Congress that is closest to the people. Indeed, some say Trump should be the next to hold my position. Who am I?
Speaker of the House
100
Which of the following is not a power of Congress:
A) Pass laws that Approve the budget.
B) Tax and Spend
C) Regulate Commerce.
D) Fire the Secretary of Commerce
Fire the Secretary of Commerce
100
This case said that Gerrymandering would not be based on Race.
Shaw v. Reno
200
Which Federalist Paper could be summed up by saying "Don't worry about it!"
Federalist 78
200
I can strike down laws.
I follow precedent (maybe).
I wear a robe.
Who am I?
A Supreme Court Justice.
200
Who is responsible for drawing legislative districts?
State legislatures.
200
You are entitled to me. I will pay your doctor when you grow old. I make up a very large portion of the Federal Budget. And people really like me. Who am I?
Medicare
200
Did Biden's Chief of Staff require Senate Confirmation?
No.
300
Much of the Declaration of Independence was based on Enlightenment ideas, including those of this man, who had the same name as a character from the hit TV show Lost.
John Locke
300
Steve Bannon was able to leave federal prison because President Trump utilized this check of the Executive over the Judicial.
Pardon Power
300
How many votes are needed to win in the Electoral College?
270
300
It's true. People say it's easier to pass laws when this type of legislation is involved. Really, it all depends on who gets to Bring Home the Bacon.
Pork Barrel Legislation
300
In this case, the Supreme Court rules that the federal government could not create Gun Free School Zones using the commerce clause.
U.S. v. Lopez
400
Which Federalist Paper could visually depicted with a picture of The Incredible Hulk?
Federalist 70
400
I need Senate Approval.
There is an informal version of me.
My informal version is more and more prevalent.
I miss the good 'ol days.
What am I?
Treaty
400
NFL can be like the Bureaucracy. No, they don't create the rules like the Bureaucracy does, but they sure do enforce them. Sometimes they have to decide if there was pass interference, even if it's not entirely clear. You could say they have this type of authority.
Discretionary
400
Governor Baker would probably prefer this type of grant.
Block Grants
400
You could say that I was born in Connecticut and my two parents were from Virginia and New Jersey.
The Great Compromise
500
Which Federalist paper that we studied is illustrated by this picture?
Federalist 51
500
1/2 (A) + [ 2/3 (B) + Chief Justice Presiding ] = The Vice President Becoming President
What are A and B?
A=House B=Senate
500
Ending debate is a challenge in the senate. The procedure to do so is called __________ and requires _____ votes.
Cloture, 60
500
Inflation is here! Raise the interest rates! Use this policy power to help!
Monetary Policy
500
Sonia Sotomayor is believes in Judicial ______________.
Clarence Thomas believes in Judicial ___________.
But really both would just say they are just following the ______________________.
Activism
Restraint
Constitution