Lecture 5

Question 1

the senate has a tradition of _______

Answer 1

unlimited debate

Question 2

by using a ____or hold one senator can delay the vote on a bill

Answer 2

filibuster

Question 3

what can defeat a filibuster or a hold?

Answer 3

a cloture (which forces a vote)

Question 4

Cloture requires a _____ majority vote

Answer 4

3/5

Question 5

record for the longest filibuster is

Answer 5

over 24 hours

Question 6

gridlock just means that the people are ________

Answer 6

divided on an issue

Question 7

the current federal debt is at almost

Answer 7

19 trillion

Question 8

most of the federal budget is redistributed through

Answer 8

social security, medicare, and other programs

Question 9

2/3 of the federal budget represents

Answer 9

entitlement payments

Question 10

over half of the discretionary spending goes to

Answer 10

the military

Question 11

approx. 13% to run

Answer 11

the rest of the government

Question 12

if congress does not pass a budget by sept 30 it could lead to a

Answer 12

government shutdown

Question 13

government shutdowns impacts

Answer 13

discretionary spending ;

impacts non-essential functions only

Question 14

congress can use _____ and ______ to avoid shut-downs

Answer 14

continuing resolutions; omnibus bills

Question 15

extension on the budget which generally keeps funding at current levels

Answer 15

continuing resolutions

Question 16

streamlines the 17 appropriations bills into one mega bill

Answer 16

omnibus bill

Question 17

article 2 of the constitution established ______

Answer 17

the presidency

Question 18

presidents must be

Answer 18

35 years old
a natural born citizen
serves four year terms ( max of 2 terms)

Question 19

why did the founders want one president, NOT a monarchy?

Answer 19

• one person has more energy than multiple people
• one person has more accountability than multiple people
• the presidents powers were limited compared to the kings
• presidents are not born into presidency, but elected