Branches
The principle of “separation of powers,” means:
Power is distributed among three branches of government
What compromise stated than when determining population slaves would count as 60% of a white person?
3/5 Compromise
Representatives serve for ____ years.
2 years
The President of the Senate is
President Pro Tempore
To legally search a home, police MUST always have
a search warrant
Who is able to settle disputes by applying the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
A sharing of power between levels of government is known as
Federalism
What is one type of person who is not allowed to vote in elections?
Anyone not a citizen, under 18, or in prison
When the President sends American troops into Iraq, he is acting in the presidential role of:
Commander in Chief
According to the 25th Amendment, the Vice President and the majority of this group can remove a President if they find him to be unable to fulfill his post?
Congress
Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by the _______________
President/Executive Branch
A falsely printed statement made with intent to damage one’s reputation is known as:
Slander
What are the Indiana voting requirements for Indiana?
18 years old, citizen, ID presented upon voting
Who takes the Presidency if the President and VP are not fit to serve?
Speaker of the House
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the 4th Amendment?
It forbids unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the TOTAL membership of the U.S. Congress (House & Senate)?
535
The drawing of congressional district lines to the advantage of one political party/candidate is called:
Reapportionment
What privilege does a naturalized citizen have that native-born citizens do not?
None
Who is responsible for the 1st step of impeachment proceedings
House of Representatives
The 22nd Amendment limits the President’s time in office to a maximum of
10 years
With the Senate being a continuous body, how many Senators are up for election every 2 years?
33/34
Taxation is an example of:
Concurrent Power
How many elected terms can a President serve?
2
The general election is on what date?
Tuesday after the first Monday in November
What is the 2nd Amendment?
Right to Bear Arms