Political Parties
What kind of party system is the United States under?
Two-Party System
Democratic Party
How long can a politician serve in the House of Represenatives?
2 years or 2 terms
What is the 17th Amendment?
Direct election of senators
How many members are in the House of Represenatives?
435
Although two major parties are in control of the U.S. government this does not mean that ONLY two parties exist. There are many different political parties in the United States. True or False?
True
What Political Party sounds like this? : Far-right or conservative
Republican Party
How long can a politician serve in the Senate?
6 years or 6 terms
prevents Congress from granting themselves a pay raise during the current session
100
What is the major purpose of a political party?
To nominate canidates
What party has a pro-environment party platform?
Green Party
Name one of the two current senators for the state of Mississippi.
Cindy Hyde Smith or Roger Wicker
Name one of the national interests of the Senate?
Bills, Amendments, Treaties, and Appointments
How old do you have to be to run for senate?
30 years
An issue a political party cares about or supports is
Political Platform
Give an example of a party in America that is neither Republican or Democrat.
Libertarian, Communist, OWL Party, Green Party
__________________ are the federal representatives that are chosen by the people to represent day-to-day government work.
Congress
Name one duty of the Speaker of the House?
Keeps order
• Swears in new members of the
House
• Counting & declaring votes
• Appoints Members to committees
The Speaker of the House current salary is
223,000
What Political Party is nicknamed the "Grand Ole Party" (GOP)?
Republican Party
What political party's slogan is "We don't give a hoot."
OWL Party
How old do you have to be to run for the House?
25 years old
What does it mean for a party to be in "power"?
To have the most seats in congress
What is the current salary for members of Congress?
174,000