Constitution
In which city was the U.S. Constitution signed in 1787?
Philadelphia
________________ is defined as a declaration by the president or a governor which has the force of law, usually based on existing statutory powers.
Executive Order
This founding father was the leader of the Anti-Federalists and later president
Thomas Jefferson
This institution was established in the early years of the United States to make presidential elections more fair when considering the populations of smaller and larger states
The Electoral College
Which branch of the US government is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are constitutional?
Judicial Branch
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from quartering soldiers in private homes during times of peace without the owner's consent, and in times of war only as prescribed by law?
Third Amendment
The Presidency is discussed in this article of the Constitution.
Article II
The Declaration of Independence and Constitution are filled with ideas from this era of European history
The Enlightenment
___________ is the act of lawfully attempting to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of government officials, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies
Lobbying
Who is considered the "President of the Senate"?
The Vice President of the United States
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizens the right to a trial by jury in civil cases where the value in controversy exceeds $20?
Seventh Amendment
This term describes the unique platform and persuasive power that the presidency holds to shape public opinion and influence policy by directly addressing the American people.
Bully Pulpit
This political party went through a major realignment with incoming populist ideas of the late 1900s and eventual ideas of the New Deal.
The Democratic Party
What is the PRIMARY reason the US has a two party system?
The winner takes all electoral system
What is a "vote of cloture"
Overriding a filibuster
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, provides citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves?
14th Amendment
During campaigning, the current president tends to have this serious advantage over their opponent.
The Incumbency Advantage
Who was the president during the Iran-Contra Affair and the height of the AIDS crisis?
Ronald Reagan
Who holds the authority to declare war according to the US Constitution?
Congress
The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, borrow money, and regulate commerce among the states. In which Article of the Constitution are these powers explicitly enumerated?
Article I
This presidential power, often overlooked in discussions of executive authority, allows the president to effectively kill legislation without the need for a formal veto message or Congress's ability to override. What is the term for this rarely used but potent executive action, which occurs when Congress adjourns before the president has a chance to sign or veto a bill?
Pocket Veto
Which plan at the Constitutional Convention outlined a strong national government with three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. The plan called for a legislature divided into two bodies (the Senate and the House of Representatives) with proportional representation.
The Virginia Plan
What type of organizing focuses on individual voters, local elections, and local policies instead of lobbying politicians?
Grassroots organizing
What is the name of the doctrine that allows the President to withhold certain information from Congress or the courts if it would harm national security?
Executive Privilege