| Hint/Question | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| what type of grant do states prefer because they have control over where the money is spent | block | 85%
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| when the president uses the media to appeal to the American public directly is called the | bully pulpit | 84%
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| when politicians redraw voting districts to gain an advantage in an election this is called | gerrymandering | 83%
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| what constitution clause does US v. Lopez involve | commerce clause | 81%
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| what foundational document is an anti federalist paper that argued the best form of government is state and local government to manage the needs of the people | brutus 1 | 80%
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| powers that both the national government and states have together are called __ powers | concurrent | 80%
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| when you formally charge a politician of wrongdoing this is called | impeachment | 74%
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| the only way to stop a filibuster is a __ which needs a 60% vote | cloture | 73%
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| this has the force of law but skips congress issued by the president | executive order | 71%
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| when a politician votes based on the needs of their constituents this is called | delegate | 66%
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| what type of democracy occurs when people play a role in deciding things | participatory | 60%
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| what document says the president must have energy and be able to respond to a problem or crisis right away | Fed 70 | 53%
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| when the court is hesitant or cautious to overturn something this is called | judicial restraint | 53%
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| what type of committee irons out the difference between house/senate bills before they go to the president | conference | 51%
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| when you give a person a government job based on their support campaign spending is called | patronage | 50%
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