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(2006) AT: Government and Economics

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Who was the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006?
(Dennis) Hastert
Who was the President of the U.S. Senate in 2006?
(Dick) Cheney
Who was the President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate in 2006?
(Ted) Stevens
This man became the 17th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court when he was confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 2005.
(John) Roberts
This man became the 110th Justice of the Supreme Court when he was confirmed by the Senate on January 31, 2006.
(Samuel) Alito
This question requires a two-part answer. In correct order, name the Chief Justice that John Roberts replaced and name the Justice that Samuel Alito replaced.
(John Roberts replaced) (William Rehnquist) and (Samuel Alito replaced) (Sandra Day) O'Connor
In 2005, the Majority Leader in the House was Tom DeLay, who was forced to step aside after being indicted by a grand jury for conspiracy charges involving campaign contributions. Tom DeLay was a representative of what state?
Texas
On February 2, 2006, on a second vote, John Boehner was elected the new Majority Leader, defeating Roy Blunt by a 122-109 vote. John Boehner is a representative from what state?
Ohio
Prior to Boehner being elected Majority Leader, Roy Blunt served as interim Majority Leader and lost to Boehner in the vote for the permanent leader. Roy Blunt is a representative from what state?
Missouri
This group was founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a nonpartisan organization dedicated to giving citizens a voice in their government. It currently has 300,000 members, according to its Web site, which also states that the organization "...remains committed to honest, open, and accountable government...." Give the two-word name of this organization.
Common Cause
This group was founded in 1971 by Ralph Nader. It is an organization which advocates for consumer interests in all areas of government, not just Congress. It is divided into six divisions, including Auto Safety and Global Trade Watch. Give the two-word name of this organization.
Public Citizen
This organization was founded in 1989, and, according to its current president, Roberta Combs, it is "...dedicated to defending America's Godly heritage by getting Christians involved in their government again," according to the group's Web site. Give the two-word name of this organization.
Christian Coalition
Given a clause from a U.S. Constitutional Amendment dealing with voting rights or elections, identify the Amendment. "The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, elected by the people thereof; for six years...."
XVII or Seventeen or Seventeenth
Given a clause from a U.S. Constitutional Amendment dealing with voting rights or elections, identify the Amendment. "The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct: A number of electors of President and Vice President...to which the District would be entitled if it were a State, but in no event more than the least populous State...."
XXIII or Twenty-Three or Twenty-Third
Given a clause from a U.S. Constitutional Amendment dealing with voting rights or elections, identify the Amendment. "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
XV or Fifteen or Fifteenth
The first African-American senators were Hiram Revels, who served from 1870-1871, and Blanche K. Bruce, who served from 1875-1881. Both Revels and Bruce were Republicans who represented what state?
Mississippi
Asian-Americans who have served in the Senate include Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye (INO WAY), both of which were democrats. What state did these Senators represent?
Hawaii
There have been Hispanic-American senators as well. They include Octaviano Larrazolo, who served from 1928-1929; Dennis Chavez, from 1935-1962, and Joseph Montoya from 1964-1977. All three of these Senators represented which state?
New Mexico
The Federal Reserve Act was signed into law on December 23, 1913. It established the Federal Reserve Board and created twelve regional banks. What president signed the legislation?
(Woodrow) Wilson
Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, stepped down in January of 2006 and was replaced by Ben Bernanke. Greenspan was appointed chairman in 1987 by which president?
(Ronald) Reagan
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors is based in Washington, D.C. Seven members comprise the Board, who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. A member serves on this board for a term of how many years?
Fourteen (14)
This office was created in 1988, and it is currently directed by John P, Walters. Its components work with Federal, state and local law enforcement on working to reduce crime associated with the transportation, sale, and use of the substances that this office is trying to stop. Identify the full name of this office, which is known by the acronym ONDCP.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
This office is currently directed by John Marburger, and it was established by an act of Congress in 1976. One of its objectives, according to its Web site, is to "Build strong partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments, other countries, and the scientific community..." Give the full name of this office, which is known by the acronym OSTP.
Office of Science and Technology Policy
Until recently, this office has been run since 2003 by Joshua Bolten. It is responsible for sending to Congress an annual proposal of what the government will spend each year to carry out its functions and then oversees the implementation of the spending by agencies within the Executive Branch. Identify the full name of this office, which is known by the acronym OMB.
Office of Management and (the) Budget (NOTE: do NOT prompt on OMB)
This question will deal with the Line Item Veto Act of 1996. This law gave the president power to cancel certain types of tax breaks that were limited in their scope. It also gave the president the authority to cancel what types of projects which guarantee and provide benefits to a particular group or locale?
Entitlement(s)
This question will deal with the Line Item Veto Act of 1996. According to the act, the president could make cancellations previously described within how many days after the bill was enacted?
Five (5)
This question will deal with the Line Item Veto Act of 1996. In 1998, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the line-item veto was unconstitutional, citing that it violated Article 1, Section 7. What is the name of the clause cited, in which every bill that is approved by both houses of Congress must be sent to the president only for approval or disapproval?
Presentment (Clause)
This independent government agency was created in 1974, and it protects the pensions of over 44 million workers. It is directed by a board of directors, whose chair is the Secretary of Labor. Give the full name of this agency, known by the acronym PBGC.
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
This agency was created in 1986 by the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act. According to its Web site, it is one of the smallest agencies in the federal government, with just over 100 employees, who administer supplemental retirement plans for federal employees, similar to a 401(k), known as a Thrift Savings Plan. Identify the full name of this agency, known by initials FRTIB.
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
This agency was created in the 1930s as a means of providing retirement incor who worked on the nation's trains. In 2005, this agency paid over $9.2 billion to over 634,000 beneficiaries. Identify the full name of this agency, known by the acronym RRB.
Railroad Retirement Board (prompt on an early buzz if RRB is given)
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