Chapter 5
A Congressional term lasts how many years?
Two (2)
The Republican party began as a group of people who...
Opposed Slavery
Who was allowed to vote in the early years of our nation?
white-male, landowners
Which of the following is a public good? books, cars, resturants, sidewalks
Sidewalks
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is upheld by all members of the ....
Who has the power to declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Which of the following people was a leader of a third-party?
Hamilton
Lincoln
Perot
Jefferson
Ross Perot
skin color (race)
A flu shot campaign may be started by which of the following? FDA, FCC, CDC, CPSC
CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
The main goal of the WTO is to
promote free trade amongst nations
What decides how many members a state will have in Congress?
The states population
Which current Political Party is the oldest?
Democratic or Republican
Democratic Party
Citizens that are unable to vote at the polls on election day may request a
absentee ballot
Which level of Government owns natural monopolies of water and sewer services?
Which of the following is a developing nation Australia, Russia, Japan, Haiti?
Haiti
What fraction of votes must congress have to override a presidential Veto?
To win a primary election in most states, a candidate must receive plurality or majority of votes?
Plurality of votes
What amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
twenty-sixth (26th)
What Act closed the pay gap between men and women?
The Equal Pay Act ( of 1963 )
rulers that limit their people's freedom of speech and the press, is a practice called
Repression
What type of session is held when Congress and Senate meet together?
Joint Session
How does a third-party candidate usually get their name on a ballot?
How does a third-party candidate usually get their name on a ballot?
What year was the 19th amendment ratified in? (gave women the right to vote)
1920
What act bans monopolies?
Sherman Antitrust Act
How many countries are a part of the European Union?
twenty seven