US Politics (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Who must approve Cabinet members appointed by the President?
Who must approve Cabinet members appointed by the President?
The Senate
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Which branch of government has the power to declare war?
Congress
Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President?
Who must approve treaties negotiated by the President?
The Senate
What can the President deliver to outline their goals to Congress?
What can the President deliver to outline their goals to Congress?
State of the Union address
Which US President popularised the concept of the 'bully pulpit'?
Which US President popularised the concept of the 'bully pulpit'?
Theodore Roosevelt
How many electoral votes are needed to win the US presidency?
How many electoral votes are needed to win the US presidency?
At least 270 out of 538
When is the US general election held?
When is the US general election held?
First Tuesday in November every 4 years
When was the Democratic Party founded?
When was the Democratic Party founded?
1828
What does GOP stand for in relation to the Republican Party?
What does GOP stand for in relation to the Republican Party?
Grand Old Party
What is another name for the Affordable Care Act supported by Democrats?
What is another name for the Affordable Care Act supported by Democrats?
Obamacare
Which President implemented the New Deal during the Great Depression?
Which President implemented the New Deal during the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which Republican President led the nation during the Civil War and abolished slavery?
Which Republican President led the nation during the Civil War and abolished slavery?
Abraham Lincoln