Terms
First two political parties were
3 democrat plank
- social welfare
- public education
- social liberties
What is a filibuster
Prolonging a debate to avoid voting on a bill
Talking for way too long to avoid what is actually supposed to be getting done
3 presidential powers
Signs or vetoes legislation
Appoints federal judges (SCOTUS)
Grants pardons and reprieves
Who is the current president and vice president
Donald Trump, JD Vance
card stacking propaganda is?
Listing only positive attributes to make a person more appealing
3 republican planks
- private education
- private healthcare
- lower taxes
What two bodies make up congress
senate and house of representatives
Vice President
Speaker of the House
How many sisters does Ms. Corcoran have?
3
Liberal Ideology
Favor policies first developed during FDR’s New Deal
Government can help solve problems
Bigger (more) government can solve bigger problems
Explain Green party platform
Platform centers largely on environment
Maintaining political reform
Social justice & civil rights
Climate change & energy conservation
Economic justice & sustainability
Declare war
Coin money
Raise and hold an army
Regulate interstate commerce
Establish rules of immigration and naturalization
Establish federal courts and their jurisdiction
Purpose of the Department of State
Primary responsibilities:
Conducts foreign policy
Manages diplomatic relations
Negotiates treaties
Issues passports
Protects U.S. citizens abroad
Explain the 5 steps to a presidential election
1. campaign
2. primary
3. national convention
4. general election
5. electoral college
Define Winner Take all System
If you get the majority of votes in that state you get ALL of their electoral college votes
3rd largest political party (largest third party)
Centered on reduced role of the government
The government should serve only as a form of protection for citizens
People should not be forced to sacrifice their lives and property for the benefit of others
What is gerrymandering
Manipulating congressional district lines to win an election
What is "Commander in Chief"
• Supreme commander of armed forces
• Controls military decisions
• Directs military strategy
• Deploys troops (with limitations)
• Works with military advisors
What is Ms. Corcoran's pet, and what is it's name
A bird (Lovebird), Macy
Media Watchdog
watchdog role extends from accountability of officials and their actions while ‘in office’ to entire processes
Constitution party platform
Platform “based on the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights, according to the original intent of the Founding Fathers”
Goal to limit the federal government to its delegated, enumerated, Constitutional functions
Strict interpretation of the Constitution
What is a standing committee
Permanent Committees: established under the standing rules of the Senate and specialize in the consideration of particular subject areas
There are currently 16 standing committees
Emergency powers of President
Declares national emergencies (Martial Law)
• Activates special authorities
• Responds to crises
• Mobilizes resources
• Subject to congressional oversight
Who was the first Republican and first democrat president
Rep: Abraham Lincoln
Dem: Andrew Jackson