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How many amendments are there?
27
What are implied powers?
Powers assumed by congress (create banks) comes from the necessary and proper clause
In what part of the US do most republicans live?
The South
How many branches of governments are there?
3
Which Socialization factor can be controlled?
Psychological
What is the 13th amendment?
Abolished Slavery
What are expressed powers?
Things specifically stated in the first 3 articles of the constitution (regulate interstate commerce, declare war, raise a military) (Article 1 section 8)
What are the main two political parties?
Democratic and Republic
True or False? Is each branch of government subject to checks?
True
Which Socialization factor cannot be controlled?
Sociological
What did the 15th amendment do?
No matter was race you were as a man you could vote
What does federalism allow?
Federalism allows unity without uniformity. National politicians don’t have to deal with every single state issue/problem
Who were the 2 presidential candidates that ran in the last election and their respective parties?
Donald J. Trump - Republican
Joe Biden - Democratic
What does the Judicial branch review?
Laws
Name 5 of 9 sociological factors
Income
Occupation
Education
Gender
Age
Religious Affiliation
Ethic Background (race)
Geographical Location
Family Background
What did the 19th amendment do?
Gave woman the right to vote
What are inherent powers?
Powers in the field of foreign affairs (US can acquire or purchase territories)
How many electoral votes are need for your party to win their presidency?
270
What is the legislative branch made up out of?
The house of the senate
How many out of 10 married couples share the same political beliefs.
9 out of 10 married couples share the same party beliefs
In what year were the articles of confederation approved?
1781
What is the Commerce Clause?
The commerce clause gives congress the power to “Regulate commerce with forgein nations, and among the several states, and with the indian tribes.”
What is the watch dog position?
Criticizes political party in power
Provides scrutiny and criticism (sometimes unfair) about the ruling politicians who differ from their party
What does the executive branch do?
Enforce the laws
What is straight ticket voting?
selecting only members of your party for all ballot positions