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Congress
#1 Which house of Congress has 435 representatives total and which branch Which house of Congress ratifies treaties signed by the president? House of Representatives and Senate
#2 senate tactic allowing one or more members to delay or entirely prevent a vote on the proposal by refusing to end filibuster
#3 What method is used to attach funding to a larger bill is used within bills to fund projects designed to please voters often within a small area of the country Pork Barreling
#4 Who is our Representative Ann Kirkpatrick
#5 A member who acts as a delegate on core issues and as a trustee on more complex, less salient issues. Politico Model
Federalism
#1 A form of federalism in which the federal government pressures the states to change their policies by using regulations, mandates, and conditions Coercive Federalism
#2 Wrote a 'Second Treatise on Government' to argue for limited government and that governments rely on the consent of the governed? John Locke
#3 Type of federalism in which all levels of government are involved in a variety of issues and programs? Marble Cake Federalism
#4 ____________ argued for checks and balances and a larger republic to prevent Tyranny of the Majority within the government to prevent majority rule in the anonymous document ________________ James Madison, Federalist #10
#5 Part of Article IV of the Constitution requiring that each state's laws be honored by the other states. For example, legal marriage in one state must be recognized across state lines Privilages and Immunities Clause
Constitution and Amendments
#1 What part of the Constitution gives Congress the right to make laws related to their enumerated powers? Necessary and Proper Clause
#2 What are the five rights guaranteed in the first amendment? freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly.
#3 Which amendment protects a person against being compelled to be a witness against themselves in a criminal case Fifth Amendment
#4 Which amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment? Eighth Amendment
#5 the right of a government or its agent to expropriate private property for public use, with payment of compensation. eniment domain
Elections
#1 The President is elected indirectly via the ________________ Electoral College
#2 How many votes are necessary to win the presidential election? 270
#3 Who is the current Speaker of the House? Paul Ryan
#4 What is the most common way to amend the constitution? ??
#5 What is Flagstaff's form of government? ??
Other
#1 One side of the ideological spectrum defined by support for lower taxes, free market, and a more limited government Conservative
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#3 a legal action or writ by means of which detainees can seek relief from unlawful imprisonment. Habeas Corpus
#4 Supreme Court Case which established judicial review, or the power to declare laws unconstitutional Judicial Review
#5 A form of direct democracy in Arizona where legislators present legislation to the electorate Referandum
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