Name 1 of 6 who signed Declaration, Articles, and Constitution
George Clymer, Ben Franklin, George Read, Roger Sherman, Robert Morris, and James Wilson
100
What are the 3 requirements for membership in Senate?
30 years old, resident of state, US Citizen for 9 years
100
3 requirements for President
natural born citizen, 35 years old, 14 year residence prior to election
200
What amendment calls for senatorial elections to be decided by popular vote?
17
200
Who wrote the majority of the Federalist papers?
Hamilton
200
Name the two presidents who signed the Consitution
Jemmy "The Father of the Consitution" Madison and some guy named Washington
200
Under what circumstances can Congress regulate commerce?
between states, foreign nations, indian tribes
200
How many days does the President have to respond to a bill passed by Congress?
10 Days
300
What year did the amendment pass which dealt with poll taxes?
24
300
Why does Fed 78 state the judicary is the weakest branch?
No power over purse or sword (doesn't control taxes or army)
300
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
300
Where is elastic clause found
Article 1 Section 8 Paragraph 18
300
List the top 4 in line of succession after the President
VP, Speaker House, President Pro Tempore, Sec. of State
400
What year did the amendment pass allowing the federal government to collect income taxes?
1913
400
What is the topic of Fed 70?
unitary executive
400
Who famously answered "A republic if you can keep it" when asked asked what type of government was created by the Constitution?
Ben Franklin
400
What section of Article 1 lists specific tasks Congress can't do?
Section 9
400
Difference between Executive Agreements and Executive Orders.
Agreements - between heads of state but without force of treaty, doesn't require Congress
Orders - affect domestic life not quite at level of law, doesn't require Congress
500
What year was the first amendment passed after The Bill of Rights?
1795
500
Ambition must be made to counteract ______________.
ambition
500
Who said "I smell a rat"?
Patrick Henry
500
Which year was Congress allowed to take up any issues involving slavery?
1808
500
Tell me 3 checks the President has over Congress.
Veto
Convene Special Session
Executive Order
Recess Appointments