On what day of the year is the General Election held?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November
100
How many electoral votes will AZ have in 2012?
11
(9 from Representatives + 2 from Senators)
100
Every January the President formally communicates with Congress and sets out his agenda for the year - what is this speech known as?
The State of the Union Address
100
In which Article in the Constitution are Congress' powers found?
Article I
200
Which Amendment contains the Citizenship Clause?
14th Amendment
200
What term describes when Republicans and Democrats work together?
Bipartisan
200
What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?
3
200
What is the difference between foreign and domestic policy?
Foreign = what our gov't does around the world
Domestic = what our gov't does at home
200
How can Congress override a Presidential veto?
with a 2/3 vote
300
List one reason the central government/Congress was so weak under the Articles of Confederation?
Couldn't raise an army
Couldn't collect taxes
No central currency (No U.S. dollar)
No judicial branch (No courts)
Weak President
Couldn't force the states to do anything
300
Which two states traditionally hold the first two primary elections?
Iowa and New Hampshire
300
What is the "magic number" of electoral votes needed to become President?
270
300
What is the President's Cabinet?
His closest advisors, including the heads of all the Executive Departments and the Vice President
300
What are three enumerated powers of Congress?
Declare War
Levy taxes
Regulate interstate commerce
Coin money
Borrow money
Establish post offices
400
Which amendment protects the Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, and Freedom or Religion?
The 1st Amendment
400
What is a caucus?
A primary election where people meet and discuss which candidates they support for their party's Presidential nomination.
400
How do you determine the number of electoral votes a state has?
Add the number of Senators to the number of U.S. Representatives for the state
400
What is Executive Privilege?
The President claims that information must be kept secret to protect national security, etc.
400
What limits does the War Powers Resolution place on the President?
He must notify Congress within 48 hrs
Troops must come home after 60 days
500
What is one of your legal responsibilities as a U.S. citizen?
Pay taxes
Follow the laws
Jury duty
500
What is the difference between an open and a closed primary?
Open - can vote in either party's primary
closed - can only vote in your party's primary
500
How many electoral votes are there in total?
538
500
What are the four formal Presidential powers or "roles" listed in the Constitution?
Head of State
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Executive Officer
500
What is a check that Congress has on the other two branches of Govt?
Can override a presidential veto
Can impeach and convict the President and judges
Senate confirms Supreme Court nominees and other Presidential appointments