Chapters 9/10
What is one drawback of the winner-take-all system in the Electoral College?
It makes it possible for candidates to lose the popular vote, yet win the election
What is a whistleblower?
A federal employee who reports corruption or wrongdoing by the government
How are federal judges selected?
Presidential appointment
Requiring a photo ID has been shown to most heavily reduce voting among which group(s)?
Poor, minorities, and the disabled
What speech does the President give to Congress, highlighting his legislative priorities?
State of the Union
When a person wins a plurality of votes, what does that mean?
Received the largest number of votes
Who represents the federal government in the Supreme Court?
Solicitor general
Name a true statement about political parties.
Each political party relies on many citizen volunteers during elections
What are the jobs of the president as party leader?
Rewards loyal members with positions
Which cabinet department is responsible for making sure banks are giving people a fair interest rate?
Department of the Treasury
What view suggests that justices should support existing laws?
restraint
How are interest groups and political parties similar?
Both try to influence government
What are the next four people in the order of succession after the President?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President pro tempore of the Senate, Secretary of State
What is the purpose of the Department of Justice?
To enforce federal laws designed to protect Americans
Why must the judicial branch be an independent branch of government?
To keep judges fair and impartial
The NAACP is an interest group concerned with……
Civil rights
Who would the president consult with to obtain advice about setting import taxes for goods from China?
Council of Economic Affairs
Which cabinet department is responsible for air traffic safety?
Department of Transportation
What must a successful appeals case be able to do?
Demonstrate a significant error of law or violation of due process
Which interest group is concerned with the fair treatment of minorities?
League of United Latin American Citizens