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Which of the following describes the term length for a U.S. President?
Which of the following describes the term length for a U.S. President?
- One term, two years
- Two terms, six years
- One term, four years
- Two terms, four years (correct)
How long is a U.S. Senator's term?
How long is a U.S. Senator's term?
- Six years (correct)
- Two years
- Eight years
- Four years
Which Amendment deals specifically with balancing the powers of the state and federal governments?
Which Amendment deals specifically with balancing the powers of the state and federal governments?
- Ninth Amendment
- Sixth Amendment
- First Amendment
- Tenth Amendment (correct)
Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Justice?
Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Justice?
Which of the following was one of Bush's domestic policies?
Which of the following was one of Bush's domestic policies?
What was the outcome of the Plessy vs Ferguson court case?
What was the outcome of the Plessy vs Ferguson court case?
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
What is the significance of the number 13 in the United States government?
What is the significance of the number 13 in the United States government?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, the American colonists prospered but discontent was breeding. When James Otis proclaimed that 'taxation without representation is tyranny,' which was true of the American economy?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, the American colonists prospered but discontent was breeding. When James Otis proclaimed that 'taxation without representation is tyranny,' which was true of the American economy?
Who was the only President not voted into office for his first term?
Who was the only President not voted into office for his first term?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, which of the following was true of the American economy?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, which of the following was true of the American economy?
Who made the statement 'taxation without representation is tyranny'?
Who made the statement 'taxation without representation is tyranny'?
Which of the following best accounts for the rise of Jim Crow laws in the South despite the sentiments enumerated above?
Which of the following best accounts for the rise of Jim Crow laws in the South despite the sentiments enumerated above?
What colony was the first to institute free public school for children?
What colony was the first to institute free public school for children?
You are a tailor in 1776 Philadelphia. One day you find a piece of writing that shifts your perspective. Which paper caused this shift?
You are a tailor in 1776 Philadelphia. One day you find a piece of writing that shifts your perspective. Which paper caused this shift?
Which of the following definitions best characterizes a representative democracy?
Which of the following definitions best characterizes a representative democracy?
Under whose administration was the 'Era of Good Feelings'?
Under whose administration was the 'Era of Good Feelings'?
In 1938, how did President Franklin Roosevelt respond to the invasions of Italy and Germany?
In 1938, how did President Franklin Roosevelt respond to the invasions of Italy and Germany?
Who initially created The Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
Who initially created The Monroe Doctrine in 1823?
Who enforced the removal of Indians from the land they inhabited?
Who enforced the removal of Indians from the land they inhabited?
What is a government run by a one-man ruler called?
What is a government run by a one-man ruler called?
What was a major cause for the decline of sharecropping in the South?
What was a major cause for the decline of sharecropping in the South?
In 1700, which city was the second most important in the colonies?
In 1700, which city was the second most important in the colonies?
In what year was the Constitution of the United States created?
In what year was the Constitution of the United States created?
What does the fact that the different states of Mexico have their own constitutions imply?
What does the fact that the different states of Mexico have their own constitutions imply?
Who shared command of the Alamo until his illness caused him to hand full command of the fort to Travis?
Who shared command of the Alamo until his illness caused him to hand full command of the fort to Travis?
Which war is considered one of the most costly conflicts that the United States has participated in?
Which war is considered one of the most costly conflicts that the United States has participated in?
Where was the first colony established in the 'New World'?
Where was the first colony established in the 'New World'?
According to Bradwell v. State of Illinois, 1873, what did the Supreme Court decide with regard to the 14th Amendment?
According to Bradwell v. State of Illinois, 1873, what did the Supreme Court decide with regard to the 14th Amendment?
According to United States v. Klein, 1872, what did the Supreme Court decide with regard to the 14th Amendment?
According to United States v. Klein, 1872, what did the Supreme Court decide with regard to the 14th Amendment?
How many U.S. soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War?
How many U.S. soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War?
What was the age of the youngest U.S. soldier killed in the Vietnam War?
What was the age of the youngest U.S. soldier killed in the Vietnam War?
Which of the following economic theories advocates for minimal government interference in economic affairs?
Which of the following economic theories advocates for minimal government interference in economic affairs?
Which colony was represented by William Floyd when signing the Declaration of Independence?
Which colony was represented by William Floyd when signing the Declaration of Independence?
Who was the very first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
Who was the very first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
Which volcanic eruption in 1980 was one of the greatest in North America?
Which volcanic eruption in 1980 was one of the greatest in North America?
Which 2000 mile trail, originally laid out by fur trappers and traders around 1811, had its first wagon train in 1836?
Which 2000 mile trail, originally laid out by fur trappers and traders around 1811, had its first wagon train in 1836?
Which statement about Virginia's constitution, written by George Mason, is true?
Which statement about Virginia's constitution, written by George Mason, is true?
Who was the king of England when the American colonies rebelled?
Who was the king of England when the American colonies rebelled?
Which of the following is true about the United States two party system?
Which of the following is true about the United States two party system?
Which of the following events led to the enactment of martial law in New York in the 1840s?
Which of the following events led to the enactment of martial law in New York in the 1840s?
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
What was the purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
Who is responsible for helping create a centralized bank service in the United States?
Who is responsible for helping create a centralized bank service in the United States?
What event is most contingent on the Townshend Acts?
What event is most contingent on the Townshend Acts?
Which of the following is true about the United States two party system?
Which of the following is true about the United States two party system?
Which of the following presidents was the very first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
Which of the following presidents was the very first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
Which of the following was a consequence of the unenforceability of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 due to the Compromise of 1877?
Which of the following was a consequence of the unenforceability of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 due to the Compromise of 1877?
What volcano erupted in 1980 and was one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in North America.
What volcano erupted in 1980 and was one of the greatest volcanic eruptions in North America.
Which colony was the first to make free public school mandatory for children?
Which colony was the first to make free public school mandatory for children?
What 2000 mile east-west trail was originally laid out by fur trappers and traders around 1811 and had its first wagon train in 1836?
What 2000 mile east-west trail was originally laid out by fur trappers and traders around 1811 and had its first wagon train in 1836?
Which paper caused a tailor in 1776 Philadelphia to shift his perspective from being a Loyalist to supporting the cause of liberty?
Which paper caused a tailor in 1776 Philadelphia to shift his perspective from being a Loyalist to supporting the cause of liberty?
Which of the following best characterizes a representative democracy?
Which of the following best characterizes a representative democracy?
Which of the following colonies was established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607?
Which of the following colonies was established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607?
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Bradwell v. State of Illinois, 1873, with regard to the 14th Amendment?
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Bradwell v. State of Illinois, 1873, with regard to the 14th Amendment?
Which war is considered one of the most costly conflicts that the United States has participated in?
Which war is considered one of the most costly conflicts that the United States has participated in?
What was the age of the youngest U.S. soldier killed in the Vietnam War?
What was the age of the youngest U.S. soldier killed in the Vietnam War?
According to United States v. Klein, 1872, what did the Supreme Court decide with regard to the 14th Amendment?
According to United States v. Klein, 1872, what did the Supreme Court decide with regard to the 14th Amendment?
In what year was the first colony established in the 'New World'?
In what year was the first colony established in the 'New World'?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, the American colonists prospered but discontent was breeding. When James Otis proclaimed that 'taxation without representation is tyranny,' which was true of the American economy?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, the American colonists prospered but discontent was breeding. When James Otis proclaimed that 'taxation without representation is tyranny,' which was true of the American economy?
Of the following choices, who was the only President not voted into office for his first term?
Of the following choices, who was the only President not voted into office for his first term?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, the American colonists paid taxes to which government(s)?
During the 1760s and early 1770s, the American colonists paid taxes to which government(s)?
Which of the following accurately describes the American economy during the 1760s and early 1770s?
Which of the following accurately describes the American economy during the 1760s and early 1770s?
During which President's term did The Monroe Doctrine become a central part of American foreign policy?
During which President's term did The Monroe Doctrine become a central part of American foreign policy?
Who enforced the removal of Indians from the land they inhabited?
Who enforced the removal of Indians from the land they inhabited?
What is a government run by a hereditary ruler called?
What is a government run by a hereditary ruler called?
What was a major cause for the decline of sharecropping in the South?
What was a major cause for the decline of sharecropping in the South?
In 1700, which city was the second most important in the colonies?
In 1700, which city was the second most important in the colonies?
In what year was the Constitution of the United States created?
In what year was the Constitution of the United States created?
What does the fact that the different states of Mexico have their own constitutions imply?
What does the fact that the different states of Mexico have their own constitutions imply?
Who shared command of the Alamo until his illness caused him to hand full command of the fort to Travis?
Who shared command of the Alamo until his illness caused him to hand full command of the fort to Travis?
Which of the following was NOT a component of the 'No Child Left Behind' Act?
Which of the following was NOT a component of the 'No Child Left Behind' Act?
Which court case established the doctrine of 'separate but equal'?
Which court case established the doctrine of 'separate but equal'?
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
According to the numerology of the United States government, what does the number 13 represent?
According to the numerology of the United States government, what does the number 13 represent?
What were the contributing causes of the Civil War?
What were the contributing causes of the Civil War?
What is an example of distance decay?
What is an example of distance decay?
What was the subject of Samuel Sewall's pamphlet 'The Selling of Joseph'?
What was the subject of Samuel Sewall's pamphlet 'The Selling of Joseph'?
What was the cost of the Vietnam War from 1950-1974?
What was the cost of the Vietnam War from 1950-1974?
