When the United States declared war on Germany in 1941 it was "this" that officially made it happen...
What is the US Congress. (or Legislative Branch)
100
This branch of government is basically responsible for determining when the law has been broke...
What is the Judicial Branch.
100
If you belong to the left wing of the political spectrum, what is the political party you "most likely" below to...
What is the Democratic Party
100
This document is generally recognized as the first governing document of written laws, and in certain ways, influenced our American Democracy.
What is Hammurabi's Code.
100
Leader of the Executive Branch of New York City is called this..
What is Mayor (or Mayor DeBlasio)
200
The only way for a bill to officially become a law after Congress approves it is this..
What is Presidential Ratification.
200
This branch of government has many responsibilities, one of which is making sure taxes are collected, and international treaties are approved into law.
What is the Legislative Branch
200
The most extreme version of conservative politics is this type of government.
What is Fascism.
200
This was the first of it's kind, a document which attempted to limit the power of the English King, and bring the rule of law to everyone in the English Kingdom.
What is the Magna Carta.
200
These members of the Judicial Branch are solely responsible for making sure the US Constitution is not violated.
What is the Supreme Court
300
What has to happen after President Obama negotiates a peace treaty with Iran and Iraq in order for it to take effect...
What is Congessional approve in the form of a vote.
300
It is this branch of government that is solely responsible for making sure the law of the land is enforced..
What is the Executive Branch
300
The most extreme version of liberalism on the political spectrum is called...
What is Communism.
300
This man was an enlightenment philosopher, and is recognized with being the most profound influence on our founding fathers; especially the concepts of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
Who is John Locke.
300
This type of person is not a liberal, not a conservative. They are both and none of the same.
What is an Independent.
400
This group of people are chosen to help assist and advise the President, but they first must be approved by Congress.
Who are the Cabinet Ministers. (or Cabinet)
400
The concept of spreading the responsibilities of government among 3 branches is best known to be call this "3 word" phrase...
What is Separation of Powers.
400
This person is the perfect example of a right wing dictator.
Who is Adoph Hitler (or Benito Mussilini)
400
This document was the first of its kind to include what we would call a modern day legal system. The concept of trial by jury and public advocacy (lawyer) started with this.
What are the 12 Tables. (Roman 12 Tables)
400
If you just voted for your local Congressman or Congresswoman, how long until they're going to have to run for re-election?
What is 2 years.
500
It is this branch of government and the only branch of government that can free a person is jail.
What is the Executive Branch.
500
When a Supreme Court has a vacancy, what two groups or people in government have to work together to fill the position..
What is the President of the United States and the US Senate (or US Congress)
500
If Senator Chuck Schumer from New York last ran for election in 2012, what year will he be up for re-election...
When is 2018
500
This was an agreement and a legal document, forged over 350 years ago, which was the first brand of democratic governance in the new world.
What is the Mayflower Compact
500
When we go to the DMV we have to deal with this "level" of government..