What is gerrymandering?

Manipulating electoral district boundaries

Creating fake political parties

Bribing voters to vote for a specific candidate

Redrawing electoral district boundaries

When are congressional elections always held?

First Tuesday after the first Monday in November

What does the 17 th Amendment provide for?

Direct election of United States Senators

Expansion of the United States Senate

Appointment of United States Senators by state legislatures

Term limits for United States Senators

What did the landmark court case Marbury v. Madison accomplish?

Established the principle of judicial review

Overturned the principle of judicial review

Invalidated the power of the Supreme Court

Established the principle of legislative review

What did the landmark court case McCulloch v. Maryland establish?

The federal government has implied powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution, and that state governments cannot interfere with or tax federal institutions.

The Constitution explicitly states all powers of the federal government

State governments have the power to tax federal institutions

The federal government has no power over state governments

Who has the power to approve presidential appointments and treaties?

United States House of Representatives

Why does Congress divide into committees?

To allow for more efficient and specialized work on specific issues and legislation.

To create unnecessary bureaucracy

To make it harder to pass legislation

To waste time and taxpayer money

What is a filibuster?

A tactic used in the United States Senate to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote by means of obstruction.

A type of bird found in South America

A type of dance popular in the 1920s

A type of sandwich made with peanut butter and jelly

Who is the president of the Senate?

Vice President of the United States

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

What can the President do to a bill when he receives it?

Pass it to Congress for further review

25th amendment deals with...

Presidential succession, disability, and vice presidential vacancies

Presidential pardons and commutations

What are the 2 Constitutional duties of the Vice President?

Serve as the President of the Senate and be ready to assume the presidency if the President is unable to perform their duties.

Serve as the Secretary of State and be ready to assume the presidency if the President is unable to perform their duties.

Serve as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and be ready to assume the presidency if the President is unable to perform their duties.

Serve as the Speaker of the House and be ready to assume the presidency if the President is unable to perform their duties.

What is the difference between a treaty and an executive agreement?

A treaty is a legally binding agreement between two or more countries, while an executive agreement is a less formal agreement between countries that does not require legislative approval.

A treaty is a temporary agreement between two or more countries, while an executive agreement is a permanent agreement.

A treaty is an agreement between countries that requires legislative approval, while an executive agreement does not require any approval.

A treaty is a formal agreement between countries that can only be made by the president, while an executive agreement can be made by any government official.

How does the 12th Amendment change the Electoral College?

It specifies that electors must cast separate votes for President and Vice President.

It requires the Vice President to be elected separately from the President.

It allows the President to choose the Vice President.

It eliminates the Electoral College altogether.

If the Congress has the power to declare war, why can the president send troops into combat abroad without a declaration of war?

The War Powers Resolution is not relevant to sending troops into combat

The Congress has no real power to declare war

The president has absolute power over military decisions

Why is the Supreme Court called the Court of last resort or the High Court?

It is the highest court in the judicial system and the final authority for interpreting and applying the law.

It is the smallest court in terms of physical size

It is the only court that handles criminal cases

It is the oldest court in the country

What is a writ of certiorari?

A legal order issued by a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.

A traditional dance from the Philippines

A form of ancient currency used in Mesopotamia

A type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions

What is an example of a criminal case tried in a federal court?

A case involving a violation of federal law, such as drug trafficking or immigration offenses.

A case involving a violation of local municipal law, such as noise ordinance violations

A civil case involving a dispute between private parties

A case involving a violation of state law, such as theft or assault

Why were the Bill of Rights created?

To protect individual liberties and limit the power of the government.

To abolish individual liberties

To increase the power of the government

What personal freedoms does the constitution protect for all people in the U.S.?

Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition

Freedom of driving without a license

Freedom to own any type of weapon

What does Due Process of Law mean?

Legal requirement for the government to respect all legal rights

A method for solving math problems

What is the 14th Amendment?

The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and guaranteed equal protection under the law.

The 14th Amendment established the right to bear arms

The 14th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States

The 14th Amendment granted the right to vote to women

How does the government limit our rights to speech and assembly?

Through laws, regulations, and enforcement of public safety measures

By promoting individual rights and freedoms

By providing more opportunities for public gatherings

By encouraging free speech and open dialogue

What is the difference between Substantive Due Process and Procedural Due Process?

Substantive Due Process focuses on the content of the law, while Procedural Due Process focuses on the procedures used to enforce the law.

Substantive Due Process is only applicable to criminal cases, while Procedural Due Process is only applicable to civil cases.

Substantive Due Process focuses on the procedures used to enforce the law, while Procedural Due Process focuses on the content of the law.

Substantive Due Process and Procedural Due Process are the same and can be used interchangeably.

What is the Electoral College?

A group of electors chosen by the state who formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States

A building where political debates take place

A type of college that teaches about elections

A group of citizens who vote for the President and Vice President directly

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Members of the House must meet what qualifications to run for office?

Be at least 21 years old, be a U.S. citizen for at least 3 years, and be an inhabitant of the state they represent.

Be at least 30 years old, be a U.S. citizen for at least 10 years, and be an inhabitant of the state they represent.

Be at least 18 years old, be a U.S. citizen for at least 5 years, and be an inhabitant of the state they represent.

Be at least 25 years old, be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and be an inhabitant of the state they represent.

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Members of the Senate must meet what requirements to run for office?

Be at least 18 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least five years, and be a resident of the state they represent at the time of the election.

Be at least 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and be a resident of the state they represent at the time of the election.

Be at least 35 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least 11 years, and be a resident of the state they represent at the time of the election.

Be at least 30 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and be a resident of the state they represent at the time of the election.

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How long are terms for a member for the House of Representatives

6 years

2 years

4 years

10 years

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How long are terms for a member of the Senate?

2 years

4 years

8 years

6 years

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who draws congressional district boundaries in the states?

State Legislators

Federal Government

The Governors

The Senate

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How many seats are in the Senate?

200

100

435

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How many seats are in the House of Representatives?

435

235

535

100

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Government Final Review

Members of the House must meet what qualifications to run for office?

Members of the Senate must meet what requirements to run for office?

How long are terms for a member for the House of Representatives

How long are terms for a member of the Senate?

Who draws congressional district boundaries in the states?

How many seats are in the Senate?

How many seats are in the House of Representatives?

What is gerrymandering?

When are congressional elections always held?

What does the 17th Amendment provide for?

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