Gaining Power
Which source of power is based on the strength of large groups of people working together?
Numbers
100
Total number of U.S Senators
I help pick up litter around the school. What type of participant am I?
Personally Responsible
This form of government is ruled by a small group of people, often based on wealth or power.
Oligarchy
This weakness made it impossible for Congress to collect funds directly from citizens.
Congress is made up of these two bodies
Senate and House of Representatives
The total number of reps within the U.S House of Representatives
435
"I joined my town’s environmental group. Now I plan recycling initiatives with my group to improve our community’s waste management. Who am I?"
Participatory
Constitution
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The Articles' lack of this led to disagreements between states remaining unresolved.
No court system
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The national survey conducted every ten years to count the population, which is used to determine the number of electoral votes each state receives?
The Census
270
The number of electoral votes a candidate must earn to win Presidency
A community leader who isn't afraid to take the lead
Participatory
When is the Presidential Inauguration
January 20th
Under the Articles, this was required to make any changes, making it nearly impossible to adapt to new challenges.
What is unanimous approval by all 13 states?
This power influences how we think and behave based on society's unwritten rules.
Social Norms
23rd Amendment granted Washington D.C 3 electors.
A plan to take action
Intention
In this form of government, citizens vote directly on laws and policies.
Direct Democracy
Under the Articles, each state was given this many votes in Congress, regardless of size or population.
one vote
This type of power comes from the ability to influence people's behaviors through rules and laws.
538
Total number of electors in the electoral college
What branch of government houses Congress
Legislative Branch
In U.S Presidential Elections, the total number of individual votes cast by citizens in an election.
Popular Vote
This term refers to a tax placed on imported or exported goods
Tarrif