Legislative Branch
What is the upper chamber of the Legislature called?
The Senate
What is the highest court in the United States called?
The Supreme Court
How long does a Presidential term last?
4 years
How many parties are there in the United States and what are they called?
2 (Democrats and Republicans)
What is the vote counting system for presidential elections called?
The Electoral College
What is the head of the House of the Representatives called?
The Speaker of the House
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the group of heads of executive branch department working for the President called?
The Presidential Cabinet
What party are Donald Trump and Joe Biden from respectively?
Republican and Democrat
What is the limit on the amount of money people can donate to political campaigns?
Trick question... There isn't one
What does "The Power of the Purse" mean?
Ability to determine the federal budget
How long does an appointment to the Supreme Court last?
(Trick question) Lifetime appointment
What is one power of the Executive Branch?
Pardon federal criminals, enactment of executive orders (bypass Congress), appointment of Federal Judges, Cabinet Members and other officials, sign / veto bills passed by Congress, etc.
Which party supports less government and less taxes?
Republican
What is a tightly contested district or state called in US elections?
"Swing" state or "Swing" district
How many people are there in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the main power of the Supreme Court?
Judicial Review (Determining whether actions of Congress and the President are unconstitutional)
What is the President's role as leader of the military called?
Commander-in-Chief
Which party has more support in the Northern half of the United States?
The Democrats
What is the process of increasing ideological division between political parties called?
Polarization
What is the tactic used in the Senate to slow down the law making process?
The Filibuster
What is the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized abortion across the United States and was recently overturned?
Roe v. Wade (1973)
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What animals represent each party?
Elephant (Republican) and Donkey (Democrat)
What is distribution of power amongst the branches of government called?
Checks and Balances