CHAPTER 6
a list of all registered voters in each prescind?
poll tax
What sport is considered the most popular in the world?
football
who is running for the republican side of this 2024 election?
president Donald trump
How were deputies to the Constitutional Convention chosen?
They were appointed by the legislatures of the different States.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
jupiter
which level of government is primarily responsible for establishing voter qualification in the united states?
the states is because its a reserved power. Its in the constitution as a reserved power of the states
What 1989 movie stars Michael Keaton as a DC Comics superhero?
batman
The United States has two primary political parties: Democratic and Republican. What is this called?
A two-party system. These two parties contain the vast majority of voters, hence why it is so challenging for third-party candidates to win elections.
Were there any restrictions as to the number of deputies a State might send?
no
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
the milky way
what was the original purpose of literacy tests?
to restrict the total number of immigrants while not offering the large element of ethnic voters
In what year were the first modern Winter Olympic games held?
1924
Which president served the longest time in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt. As the 32nd President of the United States, FDR served nearly 4 terms
From what classes of society were the members of the Constitutional Convention drawn?
In addition to the lawyers, there were soldiers, planters, educators, ministers, physicians, financiers, and merchants.
What is the term for a shooting star that enters Earth's atmosphere?
a meteor
what prompted the removal of literacy requirements?
they were unfair to certain races
Dubbed the “Wedding of the Century,” what royal couple tied the knot in 1981?
Prince Charles and Princess Diana
Before it lost its popularity, which dessert was served to voters after they turned in their ballots?
Election Day Cake. This cake can be best explained as a bundt fruitcake which is commonly topped with Brandy icing.
How many lawyers were members of the Constitutional Convention?
There were probably 34, out of 55, who had at least made a study of the law
What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?
what is a nonvoting voter?
voters who do not vote for every office on the ballot
What game is called the “sport of kings”?
chess
How many members are in the Electoral College?
538 people. This is the total of U.S. Senators (100), U.S. Representatives (435), and three extra electors to represent Washington D.C.
About how large was the population of Philadelphia?
The census of 1790 gave it 28,000; including its suburbs, about 42,000.
What is the name for the solar event that occurs on March 20th or 21st of each year?
the vernal equinox