WI State Government
The Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch 2
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
100
Tony Evers was elected to what office in the state of Wisconsin.
Governor
100
The powers and duties of Congress are laid out where in the Constitution?
Article 1
100
True or False: All revenue or tax bills MUST start in the House of Representatives
True
100
The Presidential ability to reduce punishments of those convicted of federal crimes is known as what?
pardon
100
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
200
Who is our current State Senator?
(double points if you name the district they represent)
Howard Marklein, 17th
200
The voters in a state, those represented by any legislator, are referred to as what?
constituents
200
This group selects the President if no candidate wins an Electoral College majority.
House of Representatives
200
The yearly address that the President is required under the Constitution to give to Congress is known as what?
State of the Union
200
This type of jurisdiction gives a court the power to hold trials.
Original
300
Prospective juror names in the state of Wisconsin come from where?
list of licensed drivers
300
I preside over the lower house of Congress, and assign members to committees.
Speaker of the House (Mike Johnson)
300
The original author of a bill is known as it's..........
Sponsor
300
President Trump recently permitting military forces to take control over key areas on the border between Mexico and the United States is an example of what Presidential role?
Commander in Chief
300
SCOTUS Justices are appointed for how long, and can only be removed in what way?
Life and Impeachment
400
Which state government offices are filled on a nonpartisan basis?
(two answers, I need one)
Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
400
This term represents any member of the House of Representatives elected to represent the entire state.
at-large
400
Committees created to flesh out the differences between the same bill in the House and Senate are known as what?
Conference Committees
400
If the President feels there is a national security concern the government needs to address, what can they do about it regarding Congress?
Call a special session
400
________________ opinions are opinions of justices who agree with the majority, but for a different reason than the one listed.
Concurrent
500
This is the most powerful committee in state government because of it's power over the budget and state agency size and organization.
Joint Committee on Finance
500
Who is this man, and what is his job?
Chuck Grassley, President Pro Tempore
500
I can only vote on proposed bills if there is a tie in my house.
President of the Senate
500
This persons job is to determine who has access to the President at all times.
White House Chief of Staff
500
The power of the court to declare laws as unconstitutional is known as what?
Judicial Review