Constitution
What are the 'Trade Powers' of Congress?
(x2) For where this is in the constitution
Authority to regulate interstate/foreign commerce
Article I, Section 8
What were the Article of Confederations, and what was the main problem with them?
Pre-Constitution document for the United States. Main problem was a weak federal government
What is the GIUK Gap? Why does it matter to us?
Greenland-Iceland-United Kingdom gap, where Russian ships could pour into the Atlantic
1. Poland
2. Estonia
3. United States
Thus far, what countries has Trump threatened with annexation?
Greenland, Panama and Canada
What was significance of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Rebellion post Constitution that proved the utility of the Constitution
What is the significance of the years 1994, 2006, 2010, 2014?
For (2x) pts, what is the significance of the year 2018?
'Off Years' where one or both chambers of Congress switched hands
In the 2018 Midterm, more than 3/5ths of eligible voters voted
What 2 actions preempted Russia's invasions of Ukraine and Georgia?
2. Military Exercises on Border
(Dashing All The Way) What three regional allies of Iran fell/took huge hits in 2024?
HAMAS, Assad's Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon
What is the job of the Secretary of State of Georgia?
To certify/manage state elections
What Article of the Constitution defines the Electoral College?
Article II
What was the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA?)
Military funding bill that made it more difficult for Trump to withdraw troops from Germany; Congress overrode his veto
Which country has transferred the most jets to Ukraine?
Poland
(Powerful Poland) What is the main strategy of the Polish Army?
Keep Russia as far away as possible
What country do we have the most troops based in as of today?
For (2x pts): How many is that?
Japan
55k
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
The House is meant to represent population; The Senate is meant to represent the states
What is the Marshall Plan? What percent of our GDP was spent on it?
Foreign aid scheme to rebuild Europe after WWII, we spent 2% of our GDP
What country has every US presidents for the last 2 decades promised to attack if they got nukes?
Iran
(Poland the Powerful) How much money does Poland plan spend on American military equipment?
$10bn worth of American Equipment
(Powerful Poland) What is the main foreign policy goal of Poland?
Keep the US as engaged as possible
What does Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution entail?
Members of Congress can say what they want while in session + can officers of the executive branch to testify
What is the Congressional Impoundment Act?
Act passed under Nixon meant to stop POTUS's from refusing to spend money appropriated by congress
How many HAMAS fighters has Israel killed in Gaza? Additionally, how many civilians?
17k+
30k+
(Dashing All The Way) What part of the JCPOA relates to the UK, France and Germany?
All three are signatories, and have the ability to reimpose pre-2015 sanctions on Iran until October, this year
What percent of Americans trust their state government? What percent of Americans trust the federal government?
62% trust their state gov't
53% trust the federal gov't