What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
100
This presidential power to nullify specific provisions within a bill, which was found to be unconsitutional by the Supreme Court.
What is a line item veto?
100
The practice of redrawing congressional districts to favor a particular political party or group
What is gerrymandering?
200
George Washington
Who was the first President?
200
We the People
What are the first three words of theConstitution?
200
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
200
A broad alliance of interest groups, individuals, journalists, policy experts, and researchers who unite in order to promote a change in government policy
What is an issue network?
200
Congressional review and supervision of federal agencies, programs, and activities
What is oversight?
300
She fought for women's rights.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
300
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
300
100
How many U.S. Senators are there?
300
Legally binding rules that are issued by the President to federal agencies
What are executive orders?
300
The obstructive tactic that is used by Senators to block legislation by debating it at length
What is a filibuster?
400
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
400
It declared independence from Great Britain.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
400
100
How many U.S. Senators are there?
400
The Act that prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity
What is the Hatch Act?
400
The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries within states
What is redistricting?
500
Civil Rights Movement
What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
500
This defines and sets up the government.
What does the Constitution do?
500
▪ four hundred thirty-five (435)
How many representatives are there in the House?
500
The period of time between the elections in November and the inauguration of the newly elected officials early the next year
What is the the Lame Duck Period?
500
The Senator who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President