60 Questions
Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?
Legislative branch
How many voting members are there in the United States Congress?
535
Where does the United States Congress meet?
U.S. Capitol
How are senators and representatives chosen?
Direct election
How long is the term of a Congress?
None of the above
How often are elections held for the House of Representatives?
Every two years
How often are senators elected?
Every six years
According to Article One of the U.S. Constitution, how old must a member of Congress be in order to serve in the House of Representatives?
25 years old
How many senators are there in the United States Congress?
100
Which chamber of Congress initiates impeachment cases?
The House of Representatives
When does a new Congress begin and end?
Every two years
Which chamber of Congress ratifies treaties and approves presidential appointments?
The Senate
How many major political parties are typically affiliated with members of Congress?
Two
Can members of Congress switch parties during their term?
Yes, there is no limit
What is one role of Congress in shaping government policy?
Congress has played an active role in shaping government policy
What does Congress reflect according to the text?
Congress reflects our strengths and weaknesses
What is the most representative body of the government according to the text?
Congress
What is the purpose of Congress in the United States?
To represent a state's at-large representation to the federal government
What led to the proposal of a revised constitution with a two-chamber Congress?
The powerlessness of Congress
What was the compromise plan adopted for the two-chamber Congress?
Both A and C
What is the role of the Center for Legislative Archives?
To maintain historical records of the House of Representatives and the Senate
During which era did the Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?
Formative Era
Which era saw the resolution of the slavery issue and the weakening of states' rights?
Partisan Era
Which era saw the growth of political parties and the formation of the Democratic-Republican Party?
Formative Era
Which era was characterized by Republican dominance of Congress and intense lobbying activity?
Partisan Era
During which era did the position of Speaker of the House become extremely powerful?
Contemporary Era
Which era was characterized by calls for reform and the perception of corrupt politics due to lobbying?
Committee Era
During which era did the nation experience rapid growth due to immigration and high birth rates?
Partisan Era
Which era was marked by two separate chambers within the legislature to ensure checks and balances?
Formative Era
During which era did the new government become active?
Formative Era
Which country has the most Nobel Prize winners in history?
United States
What percentage of the US GDP does the education sector consume?
6%
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, how does the US education system rank in the world?
14th
What percentage of Americans aged 25 to 34 have attained some form of tertiary education?
48%
What is the average score of American 15-year-olds in reading literacy, mathematics, and science?
495
What percentage of Americans aged 25 and over have achieved a bachelor's degree or higher?
35%
What was the focus of public education in the early 19th century?
Reading, writing, and arithmetic
Which level of education is compulsory in the United States?
High school
What percentage of school-age children attended tuition and foundation-funded private schools in 2013?
About 10%
What is the main source of funding for education in the United States?
State and local governments
What is the role of state governments in education in the United States?
Setting overall educational standards
What is the role of federal funding in education in the United States?
Supervising state colleges and universities
What is the role of private schools in determining their own policies?
Setting curriculum and staffing policies
What is the age range for compulsory education in the United States?
Between twelve and sixteen
What was the purpose of the Office of Education during Reconstruction?
To track statistical data on schools
What was the main goal of the Columbian School in Concord, Vermont?
To produce more qualified teachers
Which religious denominations set up their own private colleges across the South?
Catholic, Episcopalian, and Jewish
What were the Blaine Amendments?
Constitutional amendments forbidding the use of public tax money to fund local parochial schools
When did states pass laws to make schooling compulsory?
1852-1917
What was the purpose of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute?
To train colored teachers
Which era was characterized by the formation of parochial schools in the largest cities?
Mid-20th century
Which committee recommended that children should receive twelve years of instruction, consisting of eight years of elementary education followed by four years in high school?
The Committee of Ten
What was the purpose of establishing small colleges for 'Colored or Negro' students entitled 'A. & M.' or 'A. & T.' in Southern states?
To promote agricultural and mechanical education
What was the ruling of the United States Supreme Court in Pierce v. Society of Sisters?
Private schools had the right to do business and educate within the United States
What did the high school movement in the early 20th century result in?
Rapid increase in public high school enrollment and graduations
What was the attempt made by the voters of Oregon in 1922?
To establish compulsory education for all children
What percentage of children were attending school by 1910?
72%
What did the United States Supreme Court determine in Pierce v. Society of Sisters?
A child is not a mere creature of the state
What was the purpose of the movement to bring education to six years of elementary school, four years of junior high school, and four years of high school?
To increase the number of years of compulsory education
What did the Committee of Ten recommend regarding children's education?
Twelve years of instruction, consisting of eight years of elementary education followed by four years in high school
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