Constitution
What are the two houses of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Which political party/parties can be described as favoring a more dovish foreign policy?
Greens
or
Libertarians
Who is eligible to receive a diversity visa?
immigrants from countries that have low rates of immigration to the U.S.
What is the U.S. role in the Gaza War?
The U.S. financially and militarily supports Israel.
Who has the power to veto bills?
The President
What is the "loophole" in the 13th amendment?
People can be enslaved as a punishment for a crime
Which political party/parties can be described as believing in almost completely open borders?
Greens and Libertarians
The current U.S. immigration policy is based on what law?
the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990
Why did many Americans believe that the U.S. lied about the reasons for going to war in Iraq?
Because the government never found any weapons of mass destruction there
or
Because the government never found any evidence of a connection between the Iraqi dictator and Al Qaeda
What does the presidential cabinet do?
It advises the president.
How long is a representative's term in the House of Representatives?
2 years
What political party/group(s) believes that companies should have more freedom to drill for oil?
When can a lawful permanent resident apply for citizenship?
After living in the U.S. for five years without having gotten in trouble.
The Abu Ghraib torture scandal led to
the capture and torture of American soldiers by terrorist groups.
or
shock and revulsion across the world.
How many judges are there on the highest court in the United States?
9
What does the 15th amendment guarantee?
Voting rights for all male citizens.
The Green Party shares the basic core beliefs of which political ideology/party?
Social Democrats
Who is eligible to receive temporary protected status?
individuals who cannot safely return to their home country because of civil unrest, violence, natural disaster or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.
Obama won a Nobel Peace Prize in spite of the fact that
He was only 8 and a half months in his presidency.
or
He would go on to increase the number of American troops in Afghanistan
Who does a Senator represent?
All of the people of their state
Which of the amendments to the Constitution deal with who can vote?
The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments.
Most Communist governments in the 20th century have followed which model?
Marxist-Leninist
What major immigration policy was President Obama known for?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
What led to the rise of the Islamic State (ISIL)?
The Iraqi government oppressed Sunnis.
or
The U.S. government destabilized Iraq when it overthrew the dictator Saddam Hussein.
What is the last day to send in your federal income tax forms?
April 15