MULTIPLE CHOICE Flashcards
Selected to appeal to different groups of voters than the president, this officer is also from a different background than the president?
vice president
The US never joined the league of nations in part due to president wilson’s lack of what leadership quality?
ability to compromise
True or False
US local state and national political parties operate independently
true
For which offices is a naturalized american citizen constitutionally ineligible for?
president and vice president
How is the president directly elected?
the electoral college
To be apart of the constitution what portion of the states must ratify amendments
3/4ths
Which amendment establishes the doctrine of separation of church and state ?
1st amendment
What was the intent of the 14th amendment ?
to protect the rights of freed slaves
No office holders may be an elector, the constitution identifies 2 such offices by name what are they?
senator and representative
In what cases may the president not pardon for federal crimes?
impeachment
What public official or body must recognize a foreign government?
the president
Within which executive department would you find the bureau of alcohol and firearms?
treasury
Which executive department enforces the minimum wage law?
labor
Which executive department operates the national weather service?
commerce
Within which executive department would you and social security in?
health and human services
Within which executive department would you find the national park service?
interior
President’s term of office starts on inauguration on what day?
january 20
What are the three constitutional qualifications to be president?
35 years old, natural born citizen, 14 years of residency
Minimum number of electoral votes a candidate needs to win the presidency?
270
Who is the president of the senate?
vice president
Number of presidents including trump?
45
How old do you need to be a senator?
30 years old
Which specific body holds the power of impeachment?
the House
The intro to the US constitution?
preamble
The 5th amendment protects people who are tried for a crime and are innocent?
double jeopardy
The president promotes high inflation and GNP….
economic planner
Who said people said giving themselves leaders from keeping from having master…..?
rosseau
Who believed that since human beings lacked the power to take their lives….?
john locke
Who believes society merge with the taking of property is private along with people simple enough to believe it
rosseau
Who said mankind seeks power until he dies?
hobbes
Who described religion and morality as twin pillars to support society?
washington
Who said this the government is not the solution but the problem?
reagan
Who believed the only ways slavery could be abolished was by law or by a legislative authority?
washington
Who called for a second Bill of rights focused on economics and health ?
FDR
Who said America’s strength is the bedrock of the freed world’s security?
reagan
Whose most famous work was leviathan (which was the mortal God)?
hibbes
Who said privileges lightly earned are lightly regarded?
reagan
Who said a house divided against itself cannot stand?
lincoln
Who advocated for the 4 freedoms:
freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want, freedom from fear.
FDR
Who said the consequences of alliances include participating in the quarrels/wars of the allies without justification?
washington
Who said “men believe they are wiser than others because they see their own wit at hand and others at a distance”
hobbes
who said “ i see 1/3 a nation ill housed, ill clad, ill nourished”
FDR
Who said that to divest or give up his liberty is to annihilate ones being?
rosseau
Who said that this nation under God should have a new birth of freedom a gov of the people by the people for the people ?
lincoln
Who said crime is a problem of the human heart requiring spiritual solution?
reagan
Who warned of the baneful effects of political factions or parties in his farewell address?
washington
Who believed equal opportunity in the public place requires equal opportunity in the marketplace?
FDR
Who was the first president to be impeached?
andrew johnson
Who was the only president never elected Vice president or president?
gerald ford
What was the capital of the united states when george washington was inaugurated in 1789?
new york
Who believed man had liberty but not license?
locke
Who said contract is invalid if it obligates only one of the parties?
rosseau
Within which executive department would you find the US secret service?
homeland security
The president takes action when he believes is best for the country but is opposed by the citizens. This reflects which leadership quality?
political courage
The president reflects what leadership qualities when he makes a key decision @ the right moment?
sense of timing
Which public officials or body serves in control of the military?
the president
Who said one of the requirements to maintain US sovereignty is insoluble due to the states under 7 federal name?
washington
judge who presided over Marbury v. Madison
john marshall
