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What is the main function of the US Supreme Court?
What is the main function of the US Supreme Court?
- A statutory court
- A court of original jurisdiction
- A trial court
- A court of appellate jurisdiction (correct)
What is the highest form of law in the United States?
What is the highest form of law in the United States?
- Common law
- Case law
- Constitutional law (correct)
- Statutory law
What is the most significant power exercised by the Supreme Court?
What is the most significant power exercised by the Supreme Court?
- Executive power
- Judicial review (correct)
- Judicial activism
- Legislative power
What is the minimum number of electors required to be elected president?
What is the minimum number of electors required to be elected president?
How many departments serve under the president's cabinet?
How many departments serve under the president's cabinet?
What is the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
What is the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
Who is the head of the Department of Justice?
Who is the head of the Department of Justice?
Who appoints the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board?
Who appoints the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board?
What is the role of the National Security Council?
What is the role of the National Security Council?
Who chairs the National Security Council?
Who chairs the National Security Council?
What role did President Franklin Roosevelt play in initiating the New Deal?
What role did President Franklin Roosevelt play in initiating the New Deal?
Which branch of the government is specifically described in Article III of the US Constitution?
Which branch of the government is specifically described in Article III of the US Constitution?
What is the main concept behind the Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution?
What is the main concept behind the Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution?
Which legislative committees include members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Which legislative committees include members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate?
What is the purpose of a filibuster in the legislative process?
What is the purpose of a filibuster in the legislative process?
Which amendment to the US Constitution shifted the power to elect senators from state legislatures to popular elections?
Which amendment to the US Constitution shifted the power to elect senators from state legislatures to popular elections?
What is the primary role of Congress in relation to the executive branch through Congressional Oversight?
What is the primary role of Congress in relation to the executive branch through Congressional Oversight?
Which president issued the most vetoes during his tenure in office?
Which president issued the most vetoes during his tenure in office?
What does the term 'pork barrel' refer to in the context of Congressional legislation?
What does the term 'pork barrel' refer to in the context of Congressional legislation?
In the US Senate, how are senators elected?
In the US Senate, how are senators elected?
What is the primary function of the trial courts in the federal court system?
What is the primary function of the trial courts in the federal court system?
What is the significance of the landmark case Marbury v. Madison?
What is the significance of the landmark case Marbury v. Madison?
What is the role of the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board?
What is the role of the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board?
How many electors are needed to win a presidential election?
How many electors are needed to win a presidential election?
What is the primary role of the Attorney General?
What is the primary role of the Attorney General?
What is the primary function of the Office of Management and Budget?
What is the primary function of the Office of Management and Budget?
What is the significance of the concept of 'dual court system'?
What is the significance of the concept of 'dual court system'?
What is the role of the National Security Council?
What is the role of the National Security Council?
How many departments serve under the President's cabinet?
How many departments serve under the President's cabinet?
What is the significance of the concept of 'statutory powers'?
What is the significance of the concept of 'statutory powers'?
What role did the US Supreme Court play during Franklin Roosevelt's administration?
What role did the US Supreme Court play during Franklin Roosevelt's administration?
Which body is responsible for ensuring national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
Which body is responsible for ensuring national laws prevail over conflicting state laws?
What is the primary benefit of the Joint Committees in Congress?
What is the primary benefit of the Joint Committees in Congress?
What is the main objective of selecting committees in Congress?
What is the main objective of selecting committees in Congress?
In the context of Congressional processes, what role does an ombudsperson play?
In the context of Congressional processes, what role does an ombudsperson play?
What did the Founders of the United States primarily aim to achieve when structuring Congress?
What did the Founders of the United States primarily aim to achieve when structuring Congress?
What is the purpose of a filibuster in the legislative process?
What is the purpose of a filibuster in the legislative process?
What concept describes the process by which Congress ensures the executive branch administers laws according to legislative intentions?
What concept describes the process by which Congress ensures the executive branch administers laws according to legislative intentions?
What determines the success of a congressional campaign?
What determines the success of a congressional campaign?
What is the main function of the US Code?
What is the main function of the US Code?
What role does an ombudsperson play when advocating on behalf of a constituent with a bureaucratic agency?
What role does an ombudsperson play when advocating on behalf of a constituent with a bureaucratic agency?
Which government body is primarily responsible for checking the executive branch to ensure laws are implemented according to legislative intentions?
Which government body is primarily responsible for checking the executive branch to ensure laws are implemented according to legislative intentions?
In a successful congressional campaign, what is the most important determinant?
In a successful congressional campaign, what is the most important determinant?
What was the significance of the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution?
What was the significance of the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution?
What type of bill traditionally serves as a means for legislators to allocate funds to special projects within their congressional districts?
What type of bill traditionally serves as a means for legislators to allocate funds to special projects within their congressional districts?
Which amendment to the US Constitution granted women the right to vote?
Which amendment to the US Constitution granted women the right to vote?
What does the role of a chief of state in the US government primarily involve?
What does the role of a chief of state in the US government primarily involve?
What is the primary function of standing committees in the US Congress?
What is the primary function of standing committees in the US Congress?
What is the purpose of the Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution?
What is the purpose of the Supremacy Clause in the US Constitution?
Which legislative term refers to the appropriation of federal funds by members of Congress for projects in their districts?
Which legislative term refers to the appropriation of federal funds by members of Congress for projects in their districts?
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison?
What is the main function of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
What is the main function of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?
In the US court system, which court primarily acts as a court of appellate jurisdiction?
In the US court system, which court primarily acts as a court of appellate jurisdiction?
What is the role of the National Security Council in advising the president?
What is the role of the National Security Council in advising the president?
How many electors are necessary for a presidential candidate to secure from the Electoral College to win the presidential election?
How many electors are necessary for a presidential candidate to secure from the Electoral College to win the presidential election?
Which body serves as the main court of original jurisdiction for MOST cases in the federal court system?
Which body serves as the main court of original jurisdiction for MOST cases in the federal court system?
What is a primary responsibility of the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board?
What is a primary responsibility of the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board?
How many departments serve under the president's cabinet?
How many departments serve under the president's cabinet?
What is the highest form of law in the United States?
What is the highest form of law in the United States?
What is the significance of the chair of the National Security Council?
What is the significance of the chair of the National Security Council?
What does the concept of 'Pork Barrel' refer to in the context of US Congress?
What does the concept of 'Pork Barrel' refer to in the context of US Congress?
What is the primary role of the President of the United States as the 'Chief Diplomat'?
What is the primary role of the President of the United States as the 'Chief Diplomat'?
What is the purpose of a 'Joint Committee' in the US Congress?
What is the purpose of a 'Joint Committee' in the US Congress?
Which branch of the US government is primarily described in Article III of the US Constitution?
Which branch of the US government is primarily described in Article III of the US Constitution?
What legislative term refers to a procedural move that attempts to halt the passage of a bill?
What legislative term refers to a procedural move that attempts to halt the passage of a bill?
What is the significance of the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution?
What is the significance of the 17th Amendment to the US Constitution?
What role does an 'Ombudsperson' play in the US political context?
What role does an 'Ombudsperson' play in the US political context?
Which of the following branches of government is responsible for ensuring that national laws take precedence over conflicting state laws?
Which of the following branches of government is responsible for ensuring that national laws take precedence over conflicting state laws?
What is the most ceremonial and symbolic role of the US President?
What is the most ceremonial and symbolic role of the US President?
What type of bill is traditionally used by legislators to allocate funds to special projects within their congressional districts?
What type of bill is traditionally used by legislators to allocate funds to special projects within their congressional districts?
What is the primary function of the US Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
What is the primary function of the US Supreme Court's power of judicial review?
How many departments serve under the President's cabinet?
How many departments serve under the President's cabinet?
Who appoints the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and what is their role?
Who appoints the Chair of the Federal Reserve Board, and what is their role?
Which article of the US Constitution specifically describes the Supreme Court's functions and powers?
Which article of the US Constitution specifically describes the Supreme Court's functions and powers?
In the federal court system, where do most cases begin?
In the federal court system, where do most cases begin?
Who is responsible for creating the President's annual budget?
Who is responsible for creating the President's annual budget?
What is the core function of the Electoral College in the US presidential election process?
What is the core function of the Electoral College in the US presidential election process?
What role does the National Security Council play in advising the President?
What role does the National Security Council play in advising the President?
What is the central role of the Attorney General in the US government?
What is the central role of the Attorney General in the US government?
How many electors from the Electoral College are needed for a presidential candidate to secure to win the election?
How many electors from the Electoral College are needed for a presidential candidate to secure to win the election?
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