Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Bureaucracy & Accountability
Foundational Documents & SCOTUS Cases (x2 pts)
REALLY EASY NON AP GOV QUESTIONS >:)
100
Chamber with 435 members, 2-year terms, strict rules, and sole power to initiate revenue bills.
House of Representatives
100
Two formal methods the President uses to reject legislation (one happens if Congress adjourns in 10 days).
*****DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU MENTION BOTH
Veto & Pocket Veto
100
Power established in Marbury v. Madison to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
100
The nonpartisan system where federal bureaucrats are hired and promoted based on qualifications rather than political connections.
Merit System
100
Federalist paper arguing that a single, energetic executive is needed for speed, decision, and accountability.
Federalist No. 70
100
Finish the line: tralalero ________
tralalero tralala
200
Chamber with 6-year terms, 100 members, and sole power to confirm nominations and ratify treaties.
Senate
200
Informal international pact made between POTUS and a foreign leader without Senate approval.
Executive Agreement
200
How long are Supreme Court Justices able to serve?
4 Life
200
Stable, mutually beneficial alliance between an agency, congressional committee, and interest group.
Iron Triangle
200
Federalist paper describing the Judiciary as the "least dangerous branch" because it lacks the sword and purse.
Federalist No. 78
200
Which species is older? Sharks or Trees
300
Senate tactic to delay a vote through endless debate, stopped only by a 60-vote cloture motion.
Filibuster
300
Written commentary issued by POTUS when signing a bill, explaining how it will be enforced.
Signing Statement
300
Latin principle meaning "let the decision stand," requiring courts to follow past precedent.
Stare Decisis
300
Congressional oversight power using budget funding, cuts, or strings to control agencies.
Power of the Purse
300
Federalist paper arguing "ambition must be made to counteract ambition" via separation of powers.
Federalist No. 51
300
Riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it?
400
This congressional body votes to impeach a president, while this body holds the trial to convict or acquit.
House impeaches, Senate tries/convicts
400
Presidential practice of using public speeches and prestige to pressure Congress into acting.
Bully Pulpit (Bargaining & Persuasion)
400
Name one way Congress/POTUS check SCOTUS
1) Confirmations
2) Amendments
3) Jurisdiction changes
4) Enforcement delay
400
System replaced by Civil Service merit hiring, which previously awarded government jobs to loyal supporters.
Patronage System (Spoils System)
400
Landmark 1962 case allowing federal courts to review redistricting, establishing "one person, one vote."
Baker v. Carr
400
What is the largest animal ever recorded?
Blue Whale
