Every January the President formally communicates with Congress and sets out his agenda for the year - what is this speech known as?
100
Article I
In which Article in the Constitution are Congress' powers found?
200
14th Amendment
Which Amendment contains the Citizenship Clause?
200
Bipartisan
What term describes when Republicans and Democrats work together?
200
3
What is the minimum number of electoral votes a state can have?
200
Foreign = what our gov't does around the world
Domestic = what our gov't does at home
What is the difference between foreign and domestic policy?
200
with a 2/3 vote
How can Congress override a Presidential veto?
300
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
List one reason the central government/Congress was so weak under the Articles of Confederation?
300
Iowa and New Hampshire
Which two states traditionally hold the first two primary elections?
300
270
What is the "magic number" of electoral votes needed to become President?
300
His closest advisors, including the heads of the Executive Depts and the Vice President
What is the President's Cabinet?
300
Declare War
Levy taxes
Regulate interstate commerce
Coin money
Borrow money
Establish post offices
What are three enumerated powers of Congress?
400
The 1st Amendment
Which amendment protects the Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, and Freedom or Religion?
400
A primary election where people meet and discuss which candidates they support for their party's Presidential nomination?
What is a caucus?
400
Add the number of Senators plus the number of U.S. Representatives
How do you determine the number of electoral votes a state has?
400
The President claims that information must be kept secret to protect national security, etc.
What is Executive Privilege?
400
He must notify Congress within 48 hrs
Troops must come home after 60 days
What limits does the War Powers Resolution place on the President?
500
Pay taxes
Follow the laws
Jury duty
What is one of your legal responsibilities as a U.S. citizen?
500
Open - can vote in either party's primary
closed - can only vote in your party's primary
What is the difference between an open and a closed primary?
500
538
How many electoral votes are there in total?
500
Head of State
Commander-in-Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Executive Officer
What are the four formal Presidential powers or "roles" listed in the Constitution?
500
Override a presidential veto
Senate confirms Supreme Court nominees
What is a check that Congress has on the other two branches of Govt?