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Which congressional committee was created to address a specific policy issue, such as the response to Hurricane Katrina?
Which congressional committee was created to address a specific policy issue, such as the response to Hurricane Katrina?
- Joint Committees
- Appropriations Committees
- Standing Committees
- Select Committees (correct)
Which constitutional role of the president is considered to be the most ceremonial and symbolic?
Which constitutional role of the president is considered to be the most ceremonial and symbolic?
- Chief Executive
- Commander in Chief
- Chief of State (correct)
- Chief Diplomat
Which US legislative chamber was specifically created to closely represent the people's views?
Which US legislative chamber was specifically created to closely represent the people's views?
- Joint Congress
- US Senate
- Appropriations Committees
- House of Representatives (correct)
Which US constitutional amendment shifted the power to elect senators from state legislatures to popular elections?
Which US constitutional amendment shifted the power to elect senators from state legislatures to popular elections?
What is the name of the wooden box into which House members insert proposed bills?
What is the name of the wooden box into which House members insert proposed bills?
Which president issued the most vetoes during his tenure?
Which president issued the most vetoes during his tenure?
Which article of the US Constitution establishes the power and structure of the judicial branch?
Which article of the US Constitution establishes the power and structure of the judicial branch?
Which amendment to the US Constitution is primarily concerned with the process of constitutional amendment?
Which amendment to the US Constitution is primarily concerned with the process of constitutional amendment?
Which clause in the US Constitution establishes the supremacy of national laws over state laws?
Which clause in the US Constitution establishes the supremacy of national laws over state laws?
Which of the following is not a freedom of political expression guaranteed under the US Constitution?
Which of the following is not a freedom of political expression guaranteed under the US Constitution?
Which amendments to the US Constitution are collectively known as the "criminal due process rights"?
Which amendments to the US Constitution are collectively known as the "criminal due process rights"?
What was the main factor in the eventual ratification of the US Constitution?
What was the main factor in the eventual ratification of the US Constitution?
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Select Committee
Select Committee
A congressional committee formed to address a specific policy issue or crisis, like Hurricane Katrina.
Chief of State
Chief of State
The symbolic role of the president, representing the nation in ceremonies and official gatherings.
House of Representatives
House of Representatives
The lower house of Congress, designed to directly reflect the will of the people through elections.
17th Amendment
17th Amendment
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Hopper
Hopper
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Article III
Article III
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Amendment X
Amendment X
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Supremacy Clause
Supremacy Clause
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Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Religion
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Criminal Due Process Rights
Criminal Due Process Rights
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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
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