House of Representatives
Senate
Executive Branch
Bureaucracies
The Judiciary Branch
100
How old does a Representative have to be to take office?
25 years old
100
What is the 17th amendment say?
direct election of senators by the people
100
What does the 25th amendment state?
the line of succession to the presidency
100
What is the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board's function?
Manage and supervise the national economy
100
What is the function of the chief justice?
provides both organizational and intellectual leadership
200
What is the function of House majority leaders?
Develop party strategy, work with minority party leadership, and encourage unity among majority party legislatures.
200
Filibuster
an attempt to block a vote on a bill by wasting time
200
What does the 22nd amendment state?
limitation on presidents serving only two terms in office
200
The Attorney General is the head of what department?
The Department of Justice
200
What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison?
granted the supreme court its most significant power (judicial review)
300
What is the function of the House majority whip?
Acts as a go-between with the leadership and the majority party members in the house.
300
Who is the president of the senate?
The Vice-President
300
Ceremonial and symbolic role
Chief of State
300
What is the Civil service reform act?
introduced a civil service system for the national government
300
What is Judicial Review?
it determines the constitutionality of governmental action
400
How often does redistricting happen?
Every 10 years
400
Who does the senate conduct the trial of impeachment for?
The president and federal judges
400
What are inherent powers?
Powers granted by decisions of the Supreme Court
400
What is the significance of the interstate commerce commission?
it was the 1st independent regulatory commission
400
Other: What is the appropriation of funds called?
Earmarks
500
Who does the House issue the articles of impeachment for?
Federal judges
500
What is the age requirement for senators?
30 years old
500
What is the war powers act?
it requires authorization from congress to commit troops into a combat zone passed 90 days
500
What is expected of Government Corporations?
they are expected to make enough money to cover its own costs
500
What is log-rolling?
Reciprocal practice of trading votes
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