Final Jeopardy Question Early Years of our U.S. government Congress 100 VocabularySupreme Court Elections President
Who is the Father of the Constitution Back
Madison Back
What did the Anti-Federalists Believe the Constitution Lacked Back
Bill of Rights Back
In a presidential form of government What is the relationship between the executive and legislative branches? Back
The executive branch (president) and the legislative branch are independent and elected separately Back
What are the characteristics of a state?
population government sovereignty territory Back
Explain the Connecticut Compromise Back
Bicameral legislature House – pop Senate – equal number per state Back
Voting according to their party’s wishes is known as Back
A Partisan vote Back
How many members in the House of Representatives? Is this number listed in the Constitution? Back
435 – no Back
Explain what is meant by Congress using the Elastic Clause? Back
Congress has the power to make all laws necessary and proper Back
What vote is needed to approve treaties? What vote is needed to approve Presidential appointments? Who is responsible for these approvals?
Treaties 2/3 appointments – majority Senate Back
Explain the conference committee’s responsibility and why it is called the 3 rd house? Back
Compromise when bills are different between the House and the Senate Can only send one bill to the President to consider Back
What amendment addressed the order of succession? What amendment deals with term limits for the President? Back
25 th - succession 22 nd – term limits Back
Explain the benefits of executive agreements? Back
President can take action without the approval of Congress Back
List the original cabinet departments created by Pres. Washington Back
Dept of War Dept of Treasury Dept of State Attorney General Back
What takes place at the national convention?
Keynote speakers selection of candidates Political Platform of the party Motivation of Party members Back
Explain how the Power of the Presidents has expanded over time Back
1.Strong Presidents expand the responsibilities of the job 2. American public demands more from their leader 3. National Emergencies require decisive action Back
The court that hears a case first is known as Back
original jurisdiction Back
What is a grand jury? Back
determines if there is enough evidence to warrant a trial Back
Why might a court allow limits on free speech and expression? Back
The government believes the limits are necessary to protect the public during emergencies Back
List the standards used for the religion using the Establishment Clause and State Aid
1.The purpose must be secular 2.the aid must not have the effect of advancing or inhibiting religion 3.the aid must avoid excessive entanglement Back
Name 6 of the Current Supreme Court Justices Back
Chief Justice Roberts, Anthony Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, David Souter, Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, John Paul Stevens Back
What is the role of minor parties? Back
To Bring attention to the issues Back
Why don’t people choose to vote? Back
Voter registration requirements Back
What is the role of the of the FEC? Back
independent agency that deals with campaign finances Back
Explain Open Primary, Blanket Primary and Closed Primary
Open primary – registered voter can choose an Rep or Dem Closed Primary – registered as a Dem or Rep and get that ballot for primary Blanket Primary – all candidates on the slate Back
List four functions of political parties Back
win elections watchdog nominate candidates carrying out the responsibilities of gov’t educate the public on the issues Back
What are public opinion polls? Back
Scientific polls of the people’s positions on the issues Back
What is the role of the President Pro Tempore? Back
To run the Senate when the Vice President is not there Back
Explain the Electoral College and the number of votes needed to win the presidency? Back
Winner take all for states to elect the Pres/V-P 270 Electoral votes needed Back
Define Dissenting Opinion Affirmative Action De Jure Segregation
1.disagree with the majority opinion of the supreme ct ruling 2.Fed Gov’t program to adjust to discrimination 3.Segregation that exists due to laws or gov’t decisions Back
Explain Writ of Habeas Corpus Prior Restraint Civil Service Back
1.Can’t be held without knowing the charges against you 2.can’t tell you not to publish due to potential harm or violence 3. non-elected gov’t workers who are qualified for the jobs. Back
Name the 40 of the U.S. Presidents Back
Type Answer Here Back
This Jeopardy Game was Created by: Sara Feltman, 5th Grade Teacher Scott Elementary School School Year