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What is the total number of electoral votes?

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23
Jul
What benefits exist in the metropolis that do not exist in other forms of cities? Are they enough to draw people back to the metropolis? Why or why not?
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What benefits exist in the metropolis that do not exist in other forms of cities? Are they enough to draw people back to the metropolis? Why or why not?
23
Jul
What national security policies seem to be most necessary for our President to respond to at the present time?
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What national security policies seem to be most necessary for our President to respond to at the present time? WHY?
18
Jul
What are the strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Homeland Security and what are the critical missions in achieving these strategic objectives?
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What are the strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Homeland Security and what are the critical missions in achieving these strategic objectives?

Does our homeland security strategy focus too much on the threat of terrorism and not enough on present and emerging threats from other states?

How will we know if our homeland security strategies are a success?

What should we establish as gauges of success?
13
Jul
Give an explanation of the differences between dual and cooperative federalism. Explain the differences between dual and cooperative federalism.
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Give an explanation of the differences between dual and cooperative federalism.
Explain the differences between dual and cooperative federalism.
08
Jul
Did the Founders think of the president as chief legislator? Besides the State of the Union message and the veto, what legislative powers were granted to the president by the Constitution, if any?
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Respond to the following question thoughtfully in 3 4 complete paragraphs based on what you have read and learned about the presidency.

Did the Founders think of the president as chief legislator? Besides the State of the Union message and the veto, what legislative powers were granted to the president by the Constitution, if any?

What has happened to the power of the presidency in this century? How has the role of government changed with the role of the president? If the president has gained power, which branch has lost power? How has Congress tried to protect the balance of power?
02
Jul
When was the United States Constitution drafted?
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When was the United States Constitution drafted?
1675
1776
1787
1812

After the President and Vice President, which government official is next in line to assume the office of Commander in Chief, if both the President and Vice President are incapacitated?
Secretary of State
Speaker of the House
Secretary of Defense
President Pro Tempore of the Senate

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution changed the voting system of the Electoral College?
4th Amendment
8th Amendment
12th Amendment
22nd Amendment

The Constitution was the first governing framework in the United States.
True
False

The United States Congress is made up of the House and the Senate. What term describes this kind of legislature?
Bicameral
Democratic
Unitary
Congressional

Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution is vital because:
it affirms equal protection under the law.
it sets the term of the President.
it empowers the U.S. Congress to propose and pass laws.
it establishes the right of the Supreme Court to review legislation.

What is the Bill of Rights?
An Article in the Constitution.
the First 5 Amendments.
the First 10 Amendments.
a Congressional Bills that protect human rights.

What word is used for a long speech by a Senator that halts the passage of a bill?

debate
filibuster
concession speech
legal argument

Which of the following is a power NOT given to Congress by the Constitution?
To make any law necessary to carry out its responsibilities.
The power to declare war.
To appoint justices to the Supreme Court.
The power to collect taxes.

How many branches are in the national government and what are their names?
3; Federal, State, and Local
2; Upper House and Lower House
2; Senate and House
3; Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

Numerous American political scientists have observed that the U.S. Constitution is an invitation to struggle among the three branches of government. An example of such a struggle is/are:
The President is designated the Commander in Chief and Congress has the authority to declare war.
The President has the power to negotiate treaties while the Senate has the right of ratification.
Congress has the power to pass legislation while the President has veto power over legislation. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review.
The President has the power to appoint Ambassadors and Officers while the Senate has confirmation authority.
All of the above.

What is the total number of electoral votes?
100
522
538
202

The framers of the U.S. Constitution advocated that the power of government would be limited. They ensured this by providing:
A federalist system of government.
that President and Vice President were to be directly elected by the people.
The states were permitted to regulate trade and commerce among themselves
Congress and the President were required to have the Supreme Court assess the constitutionality of all legislation prior to passage.
All of the above.

Explain how the Constitution provides for a system of separation of powers and checks and balances.

Describe how a bill becomes a law.