Persuasive
This type of ad says something terrible or great about the other person.
Insult or Compliment
The United States has a ____________ party system.
Two
What is the main job of the Legislative branch?
To write and pass laws (i.e. to make laws)
What is the main job of the Supreme Court.
To interpret law and decide cases.
What is the main job of the Executive branch?
To enforce the laws.
Which type of persuasion may use an American flag in the background?
Patriotism
What is one of the 4 main functions of political parties?
find & nominate candidates
educate the public about the issues
help candidates win elections
monitor what the other side is doing
The Legislative Branch is made of two separate parts. What are they?
House of Representatives
Senate
How long do Supreme Court justices stay on the Court?
Their lifetime, or good behavior.
How long is the President's term?
4 years.
If an ad has Patrick Mahomes saying, "This is the milk that makes my family strong!" That is an example of what type of persuasion?
Endorsement
What big pep rally does each party hold in the summer before a Presidential election?
A Convention
There are how many US Senators?
100
How many Judges are on the Supreme Court?
9
What are the President's advisor's called?
The Cabinet
(Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Commerce...)
An ad shows a candidate in different settings, enjoying Oreos with children; some twisting them apart, dunking them, or putting them over eyes. What type of persuasion is this?
Plain Folk (or Elite)
Why do both parties/ presidential candidates try to make people think that they are not as extremely conservative or liberal as they are?
So the majority of Americans in the "middle" will vote for them.
The writers of the Constitution thought the Legislative Branch was the most important. Why?
They would be the closest to the people, so would really know what the people think and want.
How does a Judge become a Supreme Court Justice?
They are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
What can the President do if he disagrees with a Bill that the Legislature sends to him to sign?
Veto it
An ad with happy music shows hot chocolate being poured into it, then whipped cream added, then sprinkles. The only thing said is "mmmmmmmm." What type of persuasion is this?
Single Word
What is it called when a party lists what it thinks and its plans for what it wants to do once elected?
The party platform.
If the President, (or some other officials) do something wrong, what can the Legislature do?
Impeach (House) and Remove (Senate) the President
Usually, the Chief Justice doesn't vote. When does he/she vote?
If there is a tie. (That is why the Chief is the 9th.)
The president is elected by the people, but not directly by a popular vote. What system is in place that the president must get 270 of to win?
The Electoral College