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100

In order to pass a law under the Articles of Confederation, how many states were needed?

9 States

100

Which amendment Prohibits States from denying women the right to vote?

19th

100

The President and Vice President both die in a plane crash. Who becomes President?

Speaker of the House

100

According to the Constitution, a Representative must be AT LEAST:

25 Years Old

100

Nominations of federal judges must be approved by who?

Senate

200

The division of power between local, state and national government is known as?

Federalism

200

The states are reserved powers through which amendment?

10th

200

What is it called when a president reduces the sentence of a convicted criminal?

Commutation

200

Who is the most powerful congressman/woman?

Speaker of the House

200

Which court WAS NOT established by congress?

Supreme Court

300

What is it called when one branch stops the actions of another?

Checks and Balances

300

Which amendment gave African American males the right to vote?

15th

300

What is the role of the President being head of the military?

Commander in Chief

300

Every two years, what percentage of the Senate is up for reelection?

1/3 or 33%

300

The power of the Court of Appeals to hear cases on a appeal from a lower court is called

Appellate Jurisdiction

400

Who is known for their social contract?

John Locke

400

Which amendment sets presidential term limits?

22nd

400

Taking actions without approval of Congress, a President is refered to as?

Imperial President

400

How many members of Congress are there?

535

400

What is the only way a federal judge can be removed from office?

Impeachment

500

The Great Compromise was the combination of which two plans?

Virginia Plan: Population, New Jersey Plan: Equal 

500

Name all the rights guaranteed by the first amendment? Hint: RAPPS

Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech

500

Withholding specific information based on national security from the other branches is known as?

Executive Privilege 

500

This type of committee is temporary and set up usually for investigations into current events:

Select Committee

500

Marbury vs. Madison established which Supreme Court power?

Judicial Review