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19 Cards in this Set
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If you're a member of the u.s. navy, your organization is part of the? |
??? |
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If both President and vice president are unable to fulfill their duties, who takes over as President? |
Speaker of the house.. |
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One main difference between the united States Constitution and state Constitution is that state Constitution? |
Most state Constitution are much longer, one reason is that states have to be specific about many services offered to state citizens. |
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Why did elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts redraw the Congressional districts in his states? |
He redrew districts to favor his political party. |
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The_____was developed during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. |
Upward bound project |
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The oldest type of city government in america is the ____ form. |
Mayor council form |
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Most house business is conducted within the committee of the whole because this arrangement? |
Because it does not require a Quorum |
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Suppose you walk into the capital in Washington and ask to interview the most prominent person in the entire congress. If they accept, you'll get an appointment with the? |
House of Representatives and Senate |
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Regarding the federal court system |
The federal court system in the united States has three levels: the supreme Court, courts of appeals, and district courts. The supreme Court is the highest national court. It was established by the Constitution. |
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Most house business is conducted within the committee of the whole because this arrangement ??? |
Because it does not require a quorum. |
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In states, cities , and townships, traffic courts are courts of limited??? |
Courts of limited jurisdiction... |
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A powerful committee of the U.S. Senate charged with finding ways to raise federal revenue is the ______committee. |
Finance committee.. |
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The system of checks and balances failed under Andrew Jackson when he? |
He ignored a declaration of the supreme Court and forcibly moved appropriately 20,000 Cherokee men, women, and children from Georgia to Oklahoma. |
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To force a bill out of committee, a/an _______petition must be signed by a majority of the representatives. |
Discharge |
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The right to remain silent when arrested or interrogated is guaranteed under?? |
Miranda v. Arizona |
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By law, all tax must originate with the |
House |
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The ______ allowed labor unions to participate in collective bargaining with business managers. |
Wagnar Act |
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The stipulation requiring that accused persons be told they have "the right to remain silent" stems from? |
From the Constitution. |
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Suppose you have a job of assigning the proper number of House of Representatives seats for various states. To do that, you must know the______in that state. |
Population |
