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20 Cards in this Set
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What happens if neither presidential candidate receives a majority of the Electoral College vote? Who selects the president?
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House of Reps
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What happens if neither presidential candidate receives a majority of the Electoral College vote? Who selects the vice-president?
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Senate
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If the president and vice president are unable to assume power, who is next in line?
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Speaker of the House
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Which cabinet member advises the President on the War in Iraq?
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Department of Defense
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When President Bush proposes a bail out plan to save the U.S. financial sector, he is acting in what role?
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Chief Executive
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When President Obama meets with the Prime Minister of England, he is acting as:
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Chief Diplomat
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In January, the President gives a ____________________ to the nation, outlining his goals for the year.
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State of the Union
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The most important task of the judicial branch is to:
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Interpret laws
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If a citizen is unhappy with the verdict in a state trial court, what can she/he do?
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Appeal
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How many members of the Supreme Court are there?
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9
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What is the length of the term of office for justices of the U.S. Supreme Court?
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Life
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The Supreme Court’s power to declare a law unconstitutional is known as?
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Judicial Reveiw
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What was the name of the court case that determined that the Supreme Court could review Federal Laws?
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Marbury vs. Madison
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Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Who appointed him/her?
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John Roberts by Bush
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All of the following are Supreme Court justices.
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John Roberts
Antonin Scalia Clarence Thomas Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sonia Sotomayor Anthony Kennedy Samuel Alito Elena Kagan Stephen Breyer |
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Who has the power to settle disputes between different states?
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Federal Court
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Which of the following justices was appointed by President Obama?
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Sonia Sotomayor
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The person most responsible for writing the Bill of Rights was:
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Thomas Jefferson
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An amendment to the Constitution can be proposed by either the:
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Senate or House
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What fraction of states must approve an amendment to the Constitution?
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75%
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