Constitutional Influences / history
Separation of Powers / Checks and Balances
Political Parties then and now
Interest Groups, Media, and Political Behaviors
Congress
100
This was the first attempted national government for the United States.
Bonus: what event in Western Massachusetts highlighted the weaknesses of this.
What is the Articles of Confederation.
Bonus: What is Shay’s rebellion.
100
This branch of Government can levy taxes, declare war, and open post offices.
What is the legislative branch.
100
This Political group in the early 1800s favored a strong central government.
Bonus: where did this party see its end?
Who are the Federalists
Bonus: the Hartford Convention
100
This interest group is a strong proponent of the Second Amendment (full title required)
What is the National Rifle Association
100
What percentage of the vote (number of votes) is needed to override a presidential veto
66% or 67% of the votes
200
Name three key players in the founding of the United States of America
Answers may vary
Who is John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ben Franklin
200
This branch can rule a law unconstitutional after it has been passed.
What is the Judicial branch.
200
This party in the early 1800s was more concerned about states rights, and wrote Brutus 1. They eventually transformed into the Democratic Republicans
Who are the Anti Federalists
200
This event in 1972 was the start of the public's distrust in government.
What is the Watergate scandal.
200
This is the start of a bill. A bill must be approved here before it can move to the House or Senate.
What are Committees
300
This Enlightenment philosopher heavily influenced in the ideas outlined in the Declaration of Independence
Who is John Locke
300
This branch has the power to declare war
What is the Legislative branch
300
This modern day party believes in free markets, less government restriction, and lower taxes
Who are the Republicans / Conservatives
300
This Presidential Candidate has gained support from younger voters because of his promise to provide free education.
Who is Bernie Sanders
300
Name 3 powers the Legislative branch has
Needs 3 of these
Ratify treaties
Ratify appointments (SCOTUS and Cabinet)
Declare war
Levy taxes
To borrow money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate Commerce
To coin Money
To establish Post Offices
To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offenses against the Law of Nations;
To raise and support Armies, but no Appropriation of Money to that Use shall be for a longer Term than two Years;
To provide and maintain a Navy;
House - initiates impeachment
Senate - votes for removal
400
The Federalist 51 paper advocated for this?
What is Separation of Powers
400
This branch can call for a special session of congress.
What is the Executive branch
400
This modern day party believes in heavy government involvement, controlled markets, and higher taxes for the rich.
Who are the Democrats / Liberals
400
This This is the difference between a PAC and a Super PAC
What is Super PACs cannot be associated with a political candidate or party
400
This branch of Congress was nominated by state legislatures until the passage of the 17th Amendment
What is the Senate
500
This Supreme case founded Judicial Review.
What is Marbury v. Madison
500
How long is a single term for each of the following:
President
House of Representatives
Senate
Supreme Court Justice
4 years
2 years
6 years
For life
500
Name the party which lasted from 1848 to 1854, whose slogan was:
"Free Soil, Free Speech, Free Labor, Free Men"
What is the Free Soil Party
500
This term is used to describe the influence of politicians by interest groups to persuade them to specific cause.
What is lobbying
500
This term describes the hold up to end the debate on a bill in Congress cost by lack of unanimous consent.
What is a Filibuster