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What is the minimum age required to be a Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives?
What is the minimum age required to be a Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives?
- 21 years
- 30 years
- 25 years (correct)
- 35 years
According to the original U.S. Constitution, how were Senators chosen?
According to the original U.S. Constitution, how were Senators chosen?
- By a popular vote
- By state governors
- By State Legislatures (correct)
- By the President
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?
- President pro tempore of the Senate
- Chief Justice
- Speaker of the House (correct)
- Secretary of State
What is the main role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?
What is the main role of the Electoral College in U.S. presidential elections?
What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
What does judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?
What is the primary function of judicial review?
What is the primary function of judicial review?
Which statement accurately describes the appointment process of a Supreme Court justice?
Which statement accurately describes the appointment process of a Supreme Court justice?
What historical changes have occurred regarding the number of Supreme Court justices since its inception?
What historical changes have occurred regarding the number of Supreme Court justices since its inception?
In what way does the Supreme Court exercise its role in checks and balances?
In what way does the Supreme Court exercise its role in checks and balances?
What constitutional principle was primarily focused on in the Bush v. Gore Supreme Court case?
What constitutional principle was primarily focused on in the Bush v. Gore Supreme Court case?
Which election was resolved by a decision from the House of Representatives?
Which election was resolved by a decision from the House of Representatives?
What led to accusations of a 'corrupt bargain' in the 1824 Presidential Election?
What led to accusations of a 'corrupt bargain' in the 1824 Presidential Election?
Which presidential election involved a Supreme Court case that influenced the outcome?
Which presidential election involved a Supreme Court case that influenced the outcome?
What was a consequence of Theodore Roosevelt's actions in the 1912 election?
What was a consequence of Theodore Roosevelt's actions in the 1912 election?
What is one way future elections can avoid controversies like those seen in the 2000 election?
What is one way future elections can avoid controversies like those seen in the 2000 election?
Which aspect contributed to the diversity in American politics?
Which aspect contributed to the diversity in American politics?
Which individuals were involved in the lawsuits related to the 2020 Presidential Election's legitimacy?
Which individuals were involved in the lawsuits related to the 2020 Presidential Election's legitimacy?
Which situation best illustrates underrepresentation in politics?
Which situation best illustrates underrepresentation in politics?
Why is diversity important in political decision-making?
Why is diversity important in political decision-making?
What was one issue surrounding the 1876 Presidential Election?
What was one issue surrounding the 1876 Presidential Election?
Flashcards
Electoral College
Electoral College
A group of electors from each state that formally elects the President of the United States.
19th Amendment
19th Amendment
This amendment granted women the right to vote in the United States.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court
The highest court in the United States, established in 1789.
Judicial Review
Judicial Review
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Nominating Supreme Court Justices
Nominating Supreme Court Justices
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Supreme Court Appointment
Supreme Court Appointment
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Checks and Balances
Checks and Balances
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John Marshall's Impact
John Marshall's Impact
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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
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1800 Presidential Election
1800 Presidential Election
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1824 Presidential Election
1824 Presidential Election
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1876 Presidential Election
1876 Presidential Election
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2000 Presidential Election
2000 Presidential Election
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2020 Presidential Election
2020 Presidential Election
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Diversity in Politics
Diversity in Politics
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Underrepresentation in Politics
Underrepresentation in Politics
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Diverse Voices in Decision-Making
Diverse Voices in Decision-Making
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Study Notes
Course 1 Answer Key and Explanations
- Representatives must be at least 25 years old.
- Originally, Senators were chosen by state legislatures.
- If the President and Vice President can't serve, the Speaker of the House becomes President.
- The Electoral College formally elects the President.
Short Answer Questions
- The President is elected by the Electoral College; electors are chosen by each state.
- The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
- The 12th Amendment separated votes for President and Vice President.
- The President is not elected directly by the people.
- The 26th Amendment changed the voting age to 18.
- The Vice President presides over the Senate and breaks ties.
Course 2 Correction
- The Supreme Court was established in 1789.
- There are nine justices on the Supreme Court.
- The President nominates Supreme Court justices.
- Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to decide whether laws are constitutional.
Skills and Concepts
- Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to invalidate unconstitutional laws.
- Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
- The number of Supreme Court justices has changed over time, settling at nine in 1869.
- The Supreme Court ensures laws are constitutional by checking legislative and executive branches.
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Test your knowledge on fundamental aspects of the U.S. government, including the Electoral College, amendments, and the Supreme Court. This quiz covers essential facts about the presidential election process, voting rights, and the judicial system. Perfect for students of U.S. government courses.
