The Biblical Basis of Government PLUS
From whom did the idea of human government originate?
God
The most common head of government IN HISTORY is what?
king
American colonists protested taxation without what?
representation
How many years does a U.S. Senator serve in one term?
6 years
What do we call the law code of basic principles that God gave to Moses?
10 Commandments
In general, in Athens what had the greater value?
public good
The Preamble to the Constitution states that the Constitution is ordained by who?
the people
How many representatives serve in the U.S. House of Reps?
435
Where is the freedom of religion guaranteed?
1st Amendment
What was the greatest threat the pope could use to influence a king?
excommunication
What do we call the newspaper articles by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of the Constitution?
The Federalist Papers
What do you call the time between an election and a new Congress?
lame duck session
Why is the Senate considered the upper house?
Has fewer members and 6 year terms
In what type of government do all voters take part in passing laws?
democracy
Who said that free government rests upon public and private morality?
John Adams
Who is the official president of the U.S. Senate?
Vice President
Who is responsible for drawing the district lines for a state?
state legislature
What is a junket?
an international trip
What is a filibuster?
speech to waste time usually by the minority
Who receives a bill after it passes both the House and the Senate?
What are the meetings of Congress called?
Sessions
What does the word "senator" mean in Latin?
old man
What is the accumulation of deficits over the years called?
national debt
The number of congressmen a state sends to the House of Reps is based on what?
population