5th : Government Section Flashcards
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In the 1940’s, how long was the governor’s term in Tennessee?
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2 years
2
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Who was FDR?
A
President Franklin Roosevelt
2
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According to the Tennessee Constitution, what is the most Supreme Court Judges any Grand Division of the state may have?
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2
3
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How long did the 1870 Tennessee Constitution last before being modified?
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83 years (According to the Blue Book this is some sort of a world record)
4
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How old do you have to be in order to run for governor of the State of Tennessee?
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30
4
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What is the term of office for Tennessee’s governor?
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Four years
5
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What two groups of people were of concern when it came to voting rights at the 1870 Tennessee Constitution Convention?
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Former Confederates and former slaves
5
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What was the basic reason behind the Anti-Trust Laws in America around the turn of the 20th Century?
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To promote fair competition especially for consumers
6
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Who is the chief law enforcement officer and lawyer for the state of Tennessee?
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The State Attorney General
6
Q
What Amendment to the US Constitution guaranteed that all male citizens over 21 had the right to vote?
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The 14 Amendment
7
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What Federal Law made The University of Tennessee a land grant university?
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The Morrill Act of 1862
7
Q
What is the largest metropolitan government in Tennessee?
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The Metropolitan Government of Davidson County (Nashville)
8
Q
What Amendment to the US Constitution prohibiting states from passing unfair laws?
A
The 14 Amendment
9
Q
Having to take a test in order to become a registered voter was an example of what type of law?
A
Jim Crow Laws
10
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Which Tennessee State Agency is the oldest?
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture which was formed in 1854
10
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What does the term enfranchise mean?
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Give The right to vote
11
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What does the acronym F D I C stand for?
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
11
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What is the only type of legal case that the Tennessee Supreme Court must hear?
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Death penalty cases
12
Q
What Amendment to the US Constitution gave women the right to vote?
A
the 19th Amendment
13
Q
What department of Tennessee’s state government runs the state parks?
A
The Department of Environment and Conservation
13
Q
What Tennessee statewide election takes place in 4 year intervals two years after the US presidential elections?
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The Tennessee Governor’s race
14
Q
What Amendment to the US Constitution guaranteed full citizenship to anybody born on American soil?
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The 14 Amendment
14
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What is the term of office for a Tennessee State Representative?
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Two years
15
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What Tennessee woman opposed the state’s ratification of the 19th Amendment?
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Josephine Pearson
16
In Tennessee, if the governor dies in office, who becomes governor?
The Lieutenant Governor
16
How is the Tennessee Secretary of State selected?
Elected by members of the Tenn. General Assembly
17
What Amendment to the US Constitution repealed the 18th Amendment?
The 21 Amendment
18
Who appoints the Tennessee Attorney General?
The Tennessee Supreme Court
19
Who was the Tennessee Governor during the Ratification process of the 19th Amendment?
A H Roberts
20
Name the Tennessee Woman who was influential in getting Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment.
Anne Dallas Dudley
20
What New Deal legislation established a permanent system of universal retirement pensions?
The Social Security Act
21
Who became the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court?
Janice Holder
22
What is the highest court in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Supreme Court
23
What department of state government employs state troopers?
The Department of Safety
23
What is the official website of the state of Tennessee?
www.tennessee.gov
24
What does the term suffrage mean?
The right to vote
24
How many votes do you need to pass a bill on the floor of the Tennessee State Senate?
17
25
What is another name for the Speaker of the Tennessee State Senate?
Lieutenant Governor
25
How many justices serve on the Tennessee State Supreme Court?
5
26
What Amendment to the US Constitution mandated that US Senators would be elected by popular vote?
The 17 Amendment
27
What Amendment to the US Constitution guaranteed the right to vote regardless of race or color?
The 15 Amendment
28
What governing body in Tennessee regulates privately owned utilities?
The Tennessee Regulatory Authority
28
What Federal Law made Tennessee State University a land grant university?
The Morrill Act of 1890
29
What did Tennessee governors begin doing for the first time in 1954?
Serving 4 year terms
30
Having separate water fountains for black and white citizens was an example of what type law?
Jim Crow Laws
30
Name the two Tennesseans who have become Vice-President of the United States?
Andrew Johnson (under Lincoln) Albert Gore, Jr. (under Clinton)
30
How many state representatives serve in the Tennessee General Assembly?
99
31
In Tennessee, who has the duty in each county of determining the value of land for tax purposes?
Assessor (or Assessor of Property) Pronounced UH SESS OR
31
How many times has the Lieutenant Governor actually succeeded to the post of Governor of Tennessee?
4
32
What are the three branches of Tennessee state government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
32
What was the purpose of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution?
to Abolish Slavery in America
33
What President created the Tennessee Valley Authority?
President Franklin Roosevelt
33
Which Tennessee governor established the Tennessee Department of Transportation?
Austin Peay
34
What was the first Amendment to be ratified in the 20th Century?
The 16 Amendment
35
Black market booze and the rise of organized crime was a negative byproduct of what Amendment to the US Constitution?
The 18 Amendment
35
Why was Tennessee referred to as "The Perfect 36?"
Tenn. was the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment (Making it Federal Law)
36
Which part of the Tennessee Generally Assembly contains the most legislators?
The House of Representatives (99 to 33)
37
What state was admitted to the union during the Compromise of 1850?
California
37
How long did the 18th Amendment last before being repealed?
15 years
38
According to the Tennessee Constitution, what body must convene in all three grand divisions of the state?
The Tennessee Supreme Court
39
What Amendment to the US Constitution prevented any state from prohibiting any of its residents the full privileged of American citizenship?
The 14 Amendment
40
Prior to the 17 Amendment how did most US Senators gain their office?
Selected by state legislature
40
What is the term of office for a Tennessee State Senator?
Four (4) years
40
Who was the first governor to serve a four year term in Tennessee?
Frank Clement when elected in 1954
41
What is the judicial term for abstaining from participating in a legal proceeding because of a conflict of interest in the case?
Recuse (REE-CEWS)
42
How long did the Tennessee Constitution Convention of 1870 last?
39 Days
42
How many state senators does Tennessee have?
33
42
What department of state government builds highways?
The Department of Transportation
43
Who was the first woman on the Tennessee Supreme Court?
Martha Craig Daughtrey
43
Who was the first African American to serve as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court?
Aldolpho Birch (pronounced AL DOLL FO)
44
To enfranchise all the people in Tennessee and reorganize the judiciary were the two great issues of what?
The Tennessee Constitution Convention of 1870
45
What is the name of the official manual of Tennessee State Government?
Tennessee Blue Book
45
What was FDR's New Deal policies a direct response to?
The Great Depression
45
What Amendment to the US Constitution banned paying slave-owners for the loss of their slaves?
The 14 Amendment
45
What Amendment to the US Constitution guaranteed equal protection under the law?
The 14 Amendment
46
Having separate schools for black and white children was an example of what type law?
Jim Crow Laws
46
What was the "Three-Fifths" Compromise in the US Constitution?
Counted slaves at a 3/5 proportion in the population
46
In Tennessee's counties, what official has the duty of collecting taxes?
Trustee
46
Laws designed to separate and limit full rights to black citizens are referred to as what?
Jim Crow Laws
47
What department of state government collects taxes?
The Department of Revenue
47
What Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits states from discriminating against particular groups of citizens?
The 14 Amendment
48
In what West Tennessee city does the Tennessee Supreme Court have regularly scheduled sessions?
Jackson
48
Who was the only Tennessee governor who took the oath of office before the scheduled inauguration?
Lamar Alexander (due to Ray Blanton's investigation by the Justice Department)
49
What vote does it take to override a governors veto in Tennessee?
A simple majority vote of the legislature
50
What particular group of people did the 14th Amendment seek to protect?
Recently Freed Slaves
50
What Amendment to the US Constitution banned the payment of any debt owed by the Confederate government?
The 14 Amendment
51
Who was President when the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified?
Andrew Johnson
51
What Tennessean has served as the Governor of Tennessee, US Senator, President of the University of Tennessee, and as U.S. Secretary of Education?
Lamar Alexander
51
How many US Congressional districts does Tennessee have?
9
52
Who is the Only Tennessee Supreme court justice to be removed as a result of a "YES-NO" vote?
Penny White
52
What New Deal creation was responsible for much of the construction associated with Tennessee State Parks?
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CORE) or the CCC
53
The Temperance movement in America around the turn of the 20th century was seeking what?
Prohibition (PRO-UH-BISH-UN)
53
The Governor of Tennessee is part of what branch of government?
The Executive Branch
53
How many judges are on Tennessee's Court of Criminal Appeals?
12
53
Who was the first Governor to be elected to two consecutive 4 year terms?
Lamar Alexander
53
What city serves as Tennessee's state capitol?
Nashville
53
In Tennessee, the capitol city in each county is called what?
The County Seat
54
What does TEMA stand for?
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
54
What Amendment to the US Constitution limited the ability of former Confederate leaders to hold federal office?
The 14 Amendment
54
What was the first Anti-Trust Law which was passed in 1890?
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act
54
How many judicial districts does Tennessee have?
31
55
During what war was the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution passed?
The Civil War
55
What Amendment repealed the "Three-Fifths" clause in the US Constitution?
The 14 Amendment
55
What Amendment to the US Constitution prohibited the production and sale of alcohol?
The 18 Amendment
55
Who was the first woman to become Tennessee Speaker of the House?
Beth Harwell
55
How many votes do you need to pass a bill on the floor of the Tennessee State House?
50
56
What Amendment to the US Constitution shut down the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee?
The 18 Amendment
56
What Presidential election was the first one which allowed voting by women?
Presidential Election of 1920
56
What Tennessee government official is charged with auditing State and local governments concerning spending and budgets?
State Comptroller
56
What act in 1914 established a Commission to enforce Anti-Trust Laws?
The Federal Trade Commission Act
57
What is the title of someone who is in charge of one of the departments of Tennessee State government?
Commissioner
57
According to Harry Burn whose advice did he follow in voting for the 19th Amendment?
His Mother
57
Who was the member of the Tennessee Legislature who cast the decisive vote which allowed Tennessee to ratify the 19th Amendment?
Harry Burn
58
What Amendment to the US Constitution implemented the modern income tax system?
The 16 Amendment
59
The 18 Amendment is often referred to by what name?
Prohibition (PRO-UH-BISH-UN)
60
What New Deal legislation established the FDIC?
The 1933 Banking Act
61
What department of Tennessee's state government runs the prison system?
The Department of Corrections
62
In Tennessee what do the letters TDOT stand for?
Tennessee Department of Transportation
63
What is the highest ranking elected official in Tennessee?
The Governor
64
How often do members of the Tennessee Supreme Court face a yes-no vote?
Every 8 years
65
Who was the youngest governor to serve in Tennessee?
Frank Clement (33 years old when inaugurated)
