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- A Supreme Court justice has announced her retirement. Who has the power to nominate a replacement?
- The presidential candidate you favor has been called the "youngest person ever to run for president." How old must this candidate be to qualify for the presidency?
- A law in your state was recently passed that contradicts a previous law passed by Congress. Which law does the Constitution say is valid?
- In the 2000 presidential election, George Bush won by only 5 electoral votes. Who appointed the electors who cast those votes?
- After law school, your hope is to someday serve on the Supreme Court. How long would your term of service be?
- An argument has arisen between two states. Who has the power to settle this dispute?
- The United States and another country recently agreed to a treaty on arms reductions. Who has the power to make such a treaty with a foreign country?
- A state's governor recently denounced the U.S. government publicly during a speech. Can this governor be tried for treason?
- The president appointed a new ambassador to Haiti. Who must approve this appointment before it can take effect?
- There has been talk of a new amendment allowing foreign-born citizens to run for president. Who would have the power to propose this amendment?
- You are disappointed the morning after Election Day to discover that the new president was not who you voted for. In how many years can you vote again?
- what is the word for when congress initiates a formal proceeding to remove the president from office?
- Is politics mostly INDIVIDUAL or COLLECTIVE action
- what branch of government has authority over federal agencies and bureacracies (e.g. - EPA, FDA, Office of Veteran's Affairs)
- which branch of the government is the "commander and chief" of the US armed forces?
- What right does the 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECT
- What Constitutional freedom did Murdock v Pennsylvania (1943) protect?a) freedom of religionb) freedom of the pressc) free speechd) all of the above
- Which of the following describes the "tragedy of the commons?a) common people are most likely the ones to die in warsb) two people outcome depends on a decision they make at the same time, yet separatelyc) Common people can never understand politicsd) the notion that a common access facility that is owned by no one - like a public beach - will end up being overutilized and trashed without some kind of regulation
- Which of the following was NOT a concern of the Framers of the Constitution?a) Promote commerce and protect propertyb) Make America a superpowerc) Manage the threat of "mob rule" (excessive democracy)d) ensure acceptance of new federal governmente) reign in government power when it gets out of control
- What is at the core of Federalism as a concept of government?a) the federal government has supremacy over states in all areas of governanceb) States can override the federal government if 2/3 of state governors vote to refuse the lawc) The federal government has no role in protecting individual liberties d) power is shared between two sovereign entities: the state and the nation.