Political Parties and Government Structure Flashcard

Front

Explain how the majority party is determined in the House of Representatives.

Back

By the number of seats won in elections

Front

What are the two major political parties in America?

Back

Republican and Democratic

Front

The Republicans are sometimes called the __________ (CON.....E) Party.

Back

Conservative

Front

The Democrats are sometimes called the __________ (LIB....L) Party.

Back

Liberal

Front

The animal of the Republican Party is the __________.

Back

Elephant

Front

The animal mascot of the Democratic Party is the __________.

Back

Donkey

Front

The inauguration/swearing in of the POTUS is held every ___ years the _______th day of January.

Back

4, 20

Front

Explain the role of the President Pro Tempore.

Back

To preside over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President

Front

Name the official head of the Senate.

Back

Vice President

Front

The Speaker of the House of Representatives always comes from the _______ Party.

Back

Majority