Political Parties
What do Democrats believe in?
-Pro-choice.
-Universal Healthcare.
-High minimum wages.
-Social Security.
Was the electoral college designed to balance big and small states?
No, not really.
Who was the 28th President of the United States?
President Woodrow Wilson
When was the constitution written
September 17,1787.
What is the legal voting age?
18
What do Republicans believe in?
- Increased military spending.
- Strong national defense.
- Pro-life.
- Lowering taxes.
No
Who was President during World War I?
President Woodrow Wilson
Who wrote the constitution?
James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay.
When did Women get the right to vote?
1920
How many Political Parties are there in the U.S.?
Over 420 registered Political Parties in the U.S.
What's so great about direct election?
It counts all voters equally.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States currently?
NEED SPECIFICITY
John G. Roberts Jr.
What is the longest Article of the Constitution?
Article 1.
February 26th, 1869
Third Parties impact the government by?
Which states don't use a winner-takes-all system?
Nebraska and Maine
Name one MAIN writer of the Federalist Papers.
*double point if you answer a person that is not well known*
- Alexander Hamilton
- James Madison
- John Jay (double points)
How many articles are in the Constitution?
Which amendment changed the voting right from 21 to 18?
26th Amendment.
Why does the federal government set limits on direct campaign contributions>
To remove corruption from political parties.
How many points does a candidate need to win the electoral college.
270
What is the "rule of law"?
- No one is above the law.
- Everyone must obey the law.
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
a compromise adopted at the Constitutional Convention, providing the states with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House of Representatives.