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What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to run for a senate seat in the Georgia General Assembly?
What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to run for a senate seat in the Georgia General Assembly?
What is the total number of voting members in the Georgia General Assembly?
What is the total number of voting members in the Georgia General Assembly?
What does the term 'plural executive' refer to in the context of Georgia's governor?
What does the term 'plural executive' refer to in the context of Georgia's governor?
How do state judges in Georgia typically assume their position?
How do state judges in Georgia typically assume their position?
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What is the major difference between the US Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Georgia?
What is the major difference between the US Constitution and the Constitution of the state of Georgia?
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Which of the following is NOT a power vested in the president by the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a power vested in the president by the Constitution?
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Many vice presidents have served a largely ___ role, performing tasks such as visiting foreign nations.
Many vice presidents have served a largely ___ role, performing tasks such as visiting foreign nations.
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How many departments serve under the cabinet, the group of experts chosen as advisers by the president?
How many departments serve under the cabinet, the group of experts chosen as advisers by the president?
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Which president began the practice of using a cabinet to assist in executive governance?
Which president began the practice of using a cabinet to assist in executive governance?
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Who was the first black secretary of state?
Who was the first black secretary of state?
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Which office within the Executive Office of the President is responsible for the creation of the president's annual budget?
Which office within the Executive Office of the President is responsible for the creation of the president's annual budget?
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The illness of which president led to his wife assuming some of his responsibilities and decision making?
The illness of which president led to his wife assuming some of his responsibilities and decision making?
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During the Civil War, President Lincoln suspended the civil liberties of alleged agitators and drafted state militias into national service using what set of powers?
During the Civil War, President Lincoln suspended the civil liberties of alleged agitators and drafted state militias into national service using what set of powers?
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Which concept is most closely associated with the idea of judicial activism?
Which concept is most closely associated with the idea of judicial activism?
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What is NOT considered a criterion in the Human Development Index (HDI) for assessing living standards?
What is NOT considered a criterion in the Human Development Index (HDI) for assessing living standards?
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Which type of tax is characterized by taking a larger percentage from wealthier taxpayers?
Which type of tax is characterized by taking a larger percentage from wealthier taxpayers?
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What is the primary purpose of safety net programs?
What is the primary purpose of safety net programs?
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Which event contributed significantly to the establishment of a U.S. energy policy?
Which event contributed significantly to the establishment of a U.S. energy policy?
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Who is known for advocating a laissez-faire economic system in Wealth of Nations?
Who is known for advocating a laissez-faire economic system in Wealth of Nations?
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During an economic boom, Keynesian economics suggests the government should do what?
During an economic boom, Keynesian economics suggests the government should do what?
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What are entitlement programs?
What are entitlement programs?
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Which method is commonly used by citizens to influence Congress?
Which method is commonly used by citizens to influence Congress?
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What is the primary role of a member of Congress who acts as a caseworker?
What is the primary role of a member of Congress who acts as a caseworker?
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What is the term used for the practice of redrawing electoral boundaries for political benefit?
What is the term used for the practice of redrawing electoral boundaries for political benefit?
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What percentage of incumbent House members typically win reelection?
What percentage of incumbent House members typically win reelection?
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Which of the following best describes a majority-minority district?
Which of the following best describes a majority-minority district?
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What is the chronological order of how a bill becomes law?
What is the chronological order of how a bill becomes law?
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What is the primary purpose of congressional standing committees?
What is the primary purpose of congressional standing committees?
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How many electoral votes are required for a presidential candidate to win the presidency?
How many electoral votes are required for a presidential candidate to win the presidency?
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Which title of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in educational opportunities based on race, color, ethnicity, age, and disabilities?
Which title of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in educational opportunities based on race, color, ethnicity, age, and disabilities?
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Who proposed the civil service reforms leading to the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978?
Who proposed the civil service reforms leading to the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978?
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What is the legal principle of stare decisis primarily related to?
What is the legal principle of stare decisis primarily related to?
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Which court primarily serves the legislative branch in the federal bureaucracy?
Which court primarily serves the legislative branch in the federal bureaucracy?
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How many federal district courts exist in the U.S. court system?
How many federal district courts exist in the U.S. court system?
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What term describes a request for the Supreme Court to review a previously decided case?
What term describes a request for the Supreme Court to review a previously decided case?
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How many justices must agree to hear a case in the Supreme Court?
How many justices must agree to hear a case in the Supreme Court?
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What is the title of the special court whose processes were reviewed by the Justice Department's inspector following its involvement in the FBI's Russia investigation?
What is the title of the special court whose processes were reviewed by the Justice Department's inspector following its involvement in the FBI's Russia investigation?
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Which statement about TANF is true?
Which statement about TANF is true?
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What major initiative did Lyndon B. Johnson introduce in his Great Society plan?
What major initiative did Lyndon B. Johnson introduce in his Great Society plan?
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How does the Affordable Care Act change Medicaid?
How does the Affordable Care Act change Medicaid?
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Which two executive departments are most influential in shaping U.S. foreign policy?
Which two executive departments are most influential in shaping U.S. foreign policy?
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What term describes the influence of domestic interests on foreign policy?
What term describes the influence of domestic interests on foreign policy?
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In which conflict was the concept of limited war first applied?
In which conflict was the concept of limited war first applied?
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What is the best example of brinkmanship in U.S. history?
What is the best example of brinkmanship in U.S. history?
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Which doctrine emphasized U.S. allies' responsibilities for their own defense?
Which doctrine emphasized U.S. allies' responsibilities for their own defense?
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Study Notes
Congressional Influence
- Individual citizens can influence Congress through various methods, including civil disobedience, congressional elections, organized protests, and correspondence with congressional staff.
Terms of Office
- House members serve two-year terms, while Senate members serve six-year terms.
Gerrymandering
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State legislatures use gerrymandering to address racial imbalance in the House, creating minority-majority districts as a response.
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"Packing" districts ensures the election of representatives of color, whereas "cracking" breaks up majority-white districts.
Redrawing Electoral Boundaries
- The practice of redrawing electoral boundaries for political advantage is called gerrymandering.
Incumbent Success Rate
- Historically, 96% of incumbent members in the House of Representatives are re-elected.
Congressional Powers
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Congress holds enumerated powers, including the power to borrow money, regulate currency, impose taxation, and establish tariffs.
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The necessary and proper clause gives Congress broad authority.
Legislative Process
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Bill passage follows a chronological order: introduction, committee review, House and Senate approval, conference committee reconciliation, and presidential approval.
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The hopper is the wooden box where proposed bills are inserted in the House.
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Standing committees have defined legislative jurisdictions.
Procedural Moves
- A filibuster attempts to halt a bill's passage.
Presidential Elections
- A presidential candidate requires 270 electoral votes to win.
Presidential Elections
- A presidential election certification formally occurs on the Monday following the second Wednesday of December.
Executive Agreements
- Executive agreements are in effect for the duration of the administration that negotiates them.
Presidential Powers
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The president is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and holds control over military strategy.
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The power to declare war is not a presidential power.
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Explore the mechanisms through which citizens can influence Congress, including gerrymandering and the terms of office for House and Senate members. Delve into the historical success rate of incumbents and the powers granted to Congress. This quiz covers key concepts critical to understanding U.S. legislative processes.
