These privileges give members of Congress free use of the postal service.
What is franking
100
These powers are shared by both the Federal and State governments.
What are concurrent powers.
100
This test is applied to gain exemption from the Freedom of Speech.
What is the "Clear and Present Danger" test
100
Following the death of FDR, this prohibited any President from serving more than two full terms.
What is the 22nd amendment.
100
This term describes being tried for the same offense twice. Our legal system prevents it.
What is Double Jeopardy
200
Legislators who rely on their own moral judgement when voting
Who are trustees
200
The Founding Fathers created our Federalist system to protect this.
What is liberty.
200
This group was in favor of ratifying the Constitution and understood the need for a strong central government.
Who are the Federalists
200
This consists of the heads of each Executive department and any other Presidential appointments.
What is the President's Cabinet.
200
This court case established the legality of segregation by justifying "separate but equal" facilities.
What is Plessy v. Ferguson
300
Only one third of the seats in the Senate are up for election every ______ years, making it a continuous body.
What is two years
300
These are requirements placed on the States without any funding assistance.
What are unfunded mandates
300
The Bill Of Rights was written to limit the power of this body.
What is the Federal Government
300
He is the only person to ever serve as both Vice President and President without ever having been elected to either office.
Who is Gerlad Ford.
300
Nominees to the Supreme Court are made by the President but must be confirmed by this body of Congress.
What is the Senate
400
They are responsible for keeping a head-count of the minority party during important votes and keeping party members in line.
Who is the Minority Whip
400
Our federalist system is often referred to as a layer cake. In practice, it more closely resembles this.
What is a marble cake
400
"We the people" demonstrates that the power of our government is granted directly by its citizens. This two word principle is the foundation of our government.
What is popular sovereignty.
400
Treaties made with other nations must first earn the blessing of this percentage of the Senate.
What is two thirds.
400
Journalists must be careful of reporting erroneous facts...should a newspaper print falsehoods about a person, they have committed this.
What is libel.
500
Members of Congress who are running for re-election.
What are incumbents
500
Within the system, these types of powers are held only by the States.
What are Reseved Powers.
500
The "free exercise" clause of the first amendment refers to this particular freedom.
What is freedom of religion.
500
This amendment allows the President to appoint a Vice-President should the office be vacated for any reason during their term.
What is the 25th amendment
500
This rule prevents the introduction of illegally collected evidence in court.