How to guess on the FCLE
when in doubt, this philosophical movement inspired much of the American gov
Englightenment
which level of government runs elections
state
which clause allows states to recognizes marriages and drivers licenses from other states
The Full Faith and Credit Clause
how many senators are there
100
this is the first Cabinet position in presidential succession
State Department
James Madison
referendums, intiatives, and recall elections are most closely related to the government of which ancient civilization
Greece
The Constitution guarantees what type of government
Republican/representative democracy
how many reps in the house of reps
435
the 22nd amendment limits Presidents to how many terms
2
when in doubt, policies about getting people back into jobs (after the Great Depression) are likely from which set of programs
The New Deal
what is the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation
lack of taxation power
For every 5 freemen, only 3 slaves were counted, evening out the population spike. this is known as what
the 3/5ths compromise
impeachment starts here
House of Reps
age requirement to be president
35
when in doubt, if it brings up a random document you've never heard of it probably serves as
inspiration for the US gov
which branch has the "power of the purse"
legislative
no quartering of soldiers
3rd amendment
how much support is needed to pass an amendment
2/3
this amendment changed the start date of presidential and congressional terms
20
when in doubt, if it asks you a question about "We the People" it probably wants you to connect it to this idea that means people choose
Popular sovereignty
the largest portion of federal income comes from what type of tax
individual income tax
this amendment allowed Congress to collect income tax
16
list one check the legislative branch has on the judicial branch
they approve (or not) judicial appointments
list one check the executive branch has on the judicial branch
appointing judges