What event allowed Indiana to apply for statehood?
The population reached 60,000.
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Who is the leader of the federal executive branch?
The President
100
What is the document called that outlines the U.S. government?
The Consitution
100
How long may a Supreme Court Justice serve?
For life
100
How many years is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
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In what month does the General Assembly convene (meet)?
January
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In the electoral college that chooses the president, each state gets one vote for every...
member of Congress
200
What was the difference between the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?
New Jersey - equal representation
Virginia - representation based on population
200
Which courts hear the majority of cases in the U.S.?
State courts
200
The practice of drawing district boundaries to the political advantage of the party in power is know as...
Gerrymandering
300
What is the Mike Pence's most basic duty?
Carrying out Indiana laws
300
List the 3 qualifications that a person must meet in order to become president.
At least 35 years old.
Natural born citizen.
Live in the U.S. for 14 years.
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The U.S. government does not have a direct democracy, rather a _______________. This is when people elect others to represent themselves in the government.
A republic
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Which term refers to previous court rulings?
precedent
300
What are the 20 permanent committees of the House called?
Standing Committees
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How many members are in the Indiana Senate?
50
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What happens if the president becomes disabled?
The Vice President takes over his duties temporarily until the President can return
400
What did the Constitution do about the Atlantic slave trade?
Allowed it for at least 20 years
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Which type of jurisdiction is held by a court that reviews the proceedings of a lower court?
Appellate jurisdiction
400
What basic job qualification for the Senate was set by the Constitution?
Live in the state you represent. 30 years old.
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What is the largest local government expense?
Education
500
What is the maximum length of time a president can commit troops to military action without Congress's approval?
90 days
500
What was the only way in which the Antifederalists would ratify (sign) the newly written Constitution?
Include a bill of rights
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What can Congress and the states do to check the federal judiciary?
Amend the Constitution
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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?