People/Numbers
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Kevin McCarthy
What is an independent voter?
Someone who does not identify with either political party.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president - Joe Biden
What amendment protects you from double jeopardy?
5th
What are the three branches of government?
executive, judicial, and legislative
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts Jr.
What is a PAC?
Political Action Committee
Who is commander-in-chief of the military?
The president
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
How many senators does each state have?
2
Name BOTH of Alabama's senators
Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville
If both the president and the vice president were to suddenly pass away, who would become the next president?
The Speaker of the House
What branch of Government can override a presidential veto and HOW?
Legislative, 2/3 vote.
What amendment made it so those 18 years of age can vote?
26th
What president signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Lyndon B. Johnson
How many members are in CONGRESS?
535
What type of government is based around religious texts and beliefs?
How many senators and representatives does Oregon have?
2 senators, the number of representatives depends on population.
Name ATLEAST 4 of the 5 freedoms listed in the 1st amendment.
speech, press, religion, assembly, petition
If Texas has 38 votes in the electoral college, how many representatives do they have?
36
How is the number of electoral college votes per state determined?
The number of senators + representatives
Based on what you know about the political parties, how might the Republican party view abortion?
They are against it, believes it should be illegal.
When a bill becomes a law, what happens after the bill is voted on in one of the Houses? In other words, where does it go after passing just one House? (The House of Representatives or the Senate)
It goes to the next house, either the House of Representatives or the Senate to be voted on.
What amendment made it so a person could not be prevented from voting based on their religion, race, etc.
15th amendment
What is gerrymandering?
When the boundaries of an electoral constituency are manipulated to favor one party or class.