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Which philosopher is most associated with the idea of Checks and Balances?
Baron de Montesquieu
How many votes are needed for a Cloture motion?
60 votes
What are the models of Democracy
Pluralist, Elite, and Participatory
Gerrymandering is under which Chamber?
The house of representatives
What would rank highest in the structure of the House of Representatives?
Majority Leader
What did Aristotle say was the worst form of Government?
Democracy
North Dakota gets 1 Representative in the House. How many Electoral College delegates does it have?
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What is the title of the leader of the Department of State?
Secretary of State
What are the tactics of Gerrymandering?
Packing & Cracking
Bully pulpit is what kind of power?
An informal power.
Which branch is charged with interpreting laws?
The Judicial Branch
How many members of Congress are there?
535 members
How long is the term of office for the President?
Four year term
This term is associated with the expansion of Federal bureaucracy focused on social welfare during the LBJ administration?
Great Society
The President can be removed from office on a majority vote of the House followed by __ of the Senate?
2/3
Which Article establishes the process of Ratification?
The 7th Article.
What term refers to the power of the President attempt to prevent bills from becoming laws?
Veto
What court case established the concept of Judicial Review in America?
Marbury V. Madison
Who represents the Federal government in most Supreme Court Proceedings?
Solicitor General
The Supreme Court has how many judges?
9
What are the two chambers of Congress?
The House of Representatives & the Senate.
How many electoral college delegates are needed to win the Presidency?
270
What term means “let the decision stand?
Stare Decisis
Bicameralism was the result of what?
The Great Compromise
A court order to do your job?
Writ of Mandamus