Voter Representation
Political Cartoons
Ronald Reagan
Political Parties
US Government
100
Voter representation in the US is largely determined by the structure of which branch of government?
Legislative/Congress
100
Uncle Sam most often represents...
The US Government
100
What was the name of the political movement that Ronald Reagan gave voice to?
The New Right Movement
100
What are the two major political parties in the US?
Republican and Democratic
100
The supreme law of the United States
The US Constitution
200
What system is used for electing the US president?
The Electoral College
200
The political symbol below represents...
The Democratic Party
200
What is the name of the economic policy named after the 40th president?
Reaganomics
200
The term to describe the political party focused on preserving traditional values, institutions, preference for limited government and gradual change...
Conservative
200
The head of the Executive branch is...
the President.
300
How does a presidential candidate 'win' the electoral points of a state?
Popular Vote
300
The Elephant represents
The Republican Party
300
Under Reagan's Presidency, we saw a doubling of _____________, due to military spending.
The Federal Deficit
300
The term to describe the political belief system that focuses on individual freedoms, equality, and social progress.
Liberalism
300
How many amendments are part of the US Constitution?
27 Amendments
400
What are the two bodies of Congress?
The House of Representative and The Senate
400
The olive branch most often represents
peace
400
Ronald Reagan took an aggressive approach to the War on __________, which contributed to mass incarceration.
Drugs
400
Which political party favored Demand Side Economics?
Democratic Party
400
The power of the US President is 'checked' by which other two branches of government?
The Legislative and the Judicial Branch
500
The electoral college system was implemented in order to balance power between states, and prevent ________________ dominance.
Urban (city)
States with more population
500
The vulture most often represents
death
500
What was the name of the scandal that almost cost Ronald Reagan his presidency and reputation?
The Iran Contra Affair
500
Name two other political parties (not Democratic and Republican)
Green Party, Worker's Party, Progressive Party, Independent Party
500
What kind of government does the US have AND what type of government was the US fighting against during the Cold War?
Democracy; Communism