Legislative institutions
Establishing and collecting taxes, providing defense for our country, borrowing money, and establishing immigration policies are all powers named in the Constitution given to ____.
Congress
This Act was comprised of the 1870 Force Act and the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act. It was passed primarily with the intention of protecting southern blacks from the Ku Klux Klan.
Civil Rights Act of 1871
This Department was made during George W. Bush's presidency. It is used to protect the nation from many foreign threats
Department of Homeland Security
This agency licenses radio and TV station and regulates programming for public interest
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Which Amendment changed the way that the Vice President was chosen by the Electoral College?
The 12th Amendment
To run for this office, you must be 30 years old, a citizen for at least nine years, and a resident of the state to which they are elected.
Senate
This Act was signed by FDR in 1941. It banned racial discrimination in industries related to national defense.
Fair Employment Act
This department is one of the oldest governmental agencies, rooting back to pre-Revolutionary times
Department of Defense
This agency gathers, processes, and analyzes national security information from around the world
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
What Amendment gave Washington DC 3 electoral votes?
The 23rd Amendment
All bills that have to do with raising revenue, such as those for taxes, must originate where?
House of Representatives
This Act made it illegal to discriminate against individuals during the sale, rental, or financing of housing.
Civil Rights Act of 1968 or Fair Housing Act of 1968
This department has many agencies, including the FBI
Department of Justice
Established in 1914 by Woodrow Wilson, this independent agency prevents business practices that are unfair to consumers
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
What amendment describes presidential disabilities & succession?
The 25th Amendment
Permanent committe created to address changing political, social, and economic conditions. Examples: Banking Committee, Indian Affairs Committee, and Veterans' Affairs Committee. Fill in the blanks: _____ Committees of the _____.
Standing Committees of the Senate
This Act granted the right to a trial by jury to individuals involved in cases of employment discrimination.
Civil Rights Act of 1991
Led by John Kerry, this department makes and conducts foreign policy
Department of State
Established in 1970 by Nixon, this agency protects human health and the environment
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which Amendment changed the date of Inauguration Day?
The 20th Amendment
The ____ ____ Committee was established in 1946 when Congress passed the Employment Act of 1946. The purpose of this committee is to study and investigate economic conditions and to make recommendations regarding possible efforts to better economic policy.
Joint Economic Committee
This Act was passed in 1990 and was signed by George Bush Sr. It was passed to protect those who suffer from some type of impairment.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Established in 1789, this department was used to manage government revenue
Department of Treasury
Established in 1934 by FDR, this agency enforces federal security laws
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
What Amendment is known as the Lame Duck Amendment?
The 20th Amendment