Executive
Who heads the Executive Branch?
The President
What are the names of the two chambers of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is a constituent?
A person represented by a member of Congress (a voter)
What is a bill in Congress?
A proposed law
What is Mr. De Haan's favorite Star Wars movie?
A. Revenge of the Sith
B. Return of the Jedi
C. Attack of the Clones
D. The Last Jedi
What did the 22nd Amendment establish?
Two-term limit for Presidents
Having two chambers to congress means it is a ___ legislature
Bicameral
Reapportionment occurs after:
A census
To take a district and redraw it to favor one party over another
Gerrymander
What arc is Mr. De Haan's favorite in The Clone Wars TV series?
A. Darkness on Umbara
B. Ryloth
C. Battle of Christophsis
D. Darth Maul Returns
D. Darth Maul Returns
What does it mean for a president to veto something?
Not approve a bill passed by Congress
What is the responsibility of the whip?
To keep party members in line
What is the primary purpose of the census in congressional operations?
To redistribute seats among states
A cloture vote:
Ends a filibuster
Who is Mr. De Haan's favorite villain in Star Wars?
A. Darth Sidious
B. Darth Maul
C. Boba Fett
D. Anakin's Hubris
B. Darth Maul
Who are the first four people in the presidential line of succession?
Vice President, Speaker of the House, President Pro Tempore, Secretary of State
What is the role of House committees?
Divide workload and review bills
What is the political advantage of being an incumbent?
Answer on the test: Experience and Name Recognition
A quorum is necessary in Congress to:
Conduct official business
Who does Mr. De Haan wish was added to Star Wars canon?
A. Darth Revan
B. Mara Jade
C. Jacen and Jaina Solo, Ben Skywalker
D. Actual Rey Skywalker
C. Jacen and Jaina Solo, Ben Skywalker (Heirs of the Force = ACTUALLY GOOD SEQUEL MATERIAL!!!!)
What are implied powers?
Powers not directly listed but assumed
What is the President Pro Tempore?
The senator who presides over the Senate when the VP is absent
Which Supreme Court Case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress the power to:
Pass laws beyond the Constituion's listed powers
In Mr. De Haan's opinion, what moment in the Star Wars is the most pivotal?
A. Duel of the Fates (Phantom Menace)
B. Anakin and Padme's kiss before the arena (Attack of the Clones)
C. Luke's speech to Vader in the Elevator (Return of the Jedi)
D. Rey saying her last name is Skywalker (Rise of Skywalker)
A. Duel of the Fates (Phantom Menace)