Quiz 2 Flashcards
Party platforms are:
E. Often vague, general statements about current political issues.
Front loading, the scheduling of state primaries in the election season, has an impact on all EXCEPT…
C. Which party wins the election.
The most important committees in Congress are:
E. Standing committees.
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is called the…
D. Speaker of the house.
The elected official presiding over the Senate is also known as the…
B. Vice President of the United States.
In addition to the “natural born” requirement under the Constitution, presidents also must…
E. Be 35-years old and a 14-year resident of the United States.
In general, when a court hears cases in which the facts are similar to an existing precedent, the courts are expected to apply the principle of…
D. Stare decisis.
A written opinion of a judge who voted with the minority is called…
C. Dissenting opinion.
What is a standing committee?
A permanent congressional committee with authority to consider bills in specific areas.
What are the qualifications to become a member of Senate?
30-years old, 9-year citizen, and citizen of a state.
What are the presidential qualifications?
Must be 35-years of age, a 14-year citizen, and natural born.
What are the terms for house, senate and president?
House is 2-years.
Senate is 6-years.
President is 4-years, with a chance for re-election (for a total of 8-years).
What are the qualifications to be Vice President? Are they the same as the President?
- Yes, must be the same to take office in the event that the current president is unable to perform his/her functions.
- 35-years of age, 14-year citizen, and natural born.
Why do we like television debates?
“The appearance of presidential candidates on television provides a unique opportunity for millions of Americans to see the candidates and evaluate their personalities, knowledge of the issues, and ability to handle a difficult situation.” This is from page 156.
What is the term “voter turnout”?
The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast ballots in an election.
What is the definition of “law”?
The principles and regulations established by government, applicable to a people, and enforced by the government.
How many Court of Appeals do we have?
13 court of appeals. 11 are regional covering three or more states. The 12th is located in the District of Columbia. The 13th is the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Who is the current chief justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts Jr.
-he is the 17th and current Chief Justice of United States.
