Please Note: Subject to Slight Changes Prior to the Beginning of Fall Semester

Please note: Subject to slight changes prior to the beginning of Fall Semester Hard copies of this syllabus will NOT be distributed

SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 DIVISION OF Academic Studies Course Syllabus Fall 2011 September 6- December 18, 2011

Course Title: American Government Course No.: POSC 201 Section No.: 1386 &1504 Credits/Contacts: 3 Credit Hours 3 Lecture Hours/Weekly 3

Instructor : Mary D. Young, Ph.D.

Office and Office Hours: NAC 134 MW 8a- 8:30a and 11:50a-12:20p W pm 5p-6p O’Leary T/Th 10:20a-11:20a Friday by appt only . Other - SMC Email or IM and by appointment NAC 269.687.4805 /800.456.8675 ext 4805 DAC 269.782.1287 E-mail: [email protected] email is the best way to contact me !

Class Hours and Location: 1386 MW 8:40a -10:10a NAC 146 1504 T/Th 8:40a -10:10a Lyons 202

Fall 2011 (Tentative at this point) Day Class Time and Room Wednesday SOCI 201 1397 10:05a-12n NAC 146 December 14 Wednesday December SOCI 201 1403 7p-9p NAC 146 14 Thursday December POSC 201 1504 8a-9:55a DAC Lyons 15 202 Thursday SOCI 201 1525 1p-2:55p DAC December 15 O’Leary 303 Friday POSC 201 1386 Yes I 8:30a-9:55a NAC 146 December 16 know we’ll see as we get closer to the time !

Please do note: This syllabus and most class handouts can be found in @SMC Wired Prerequisite: Reading 100 or appropriate test score Page two American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

Course Description: A study of how the American political system operates. Attention is focused upon governmental policy areas, the enacting of laws, citizens influence and related current events.

Core Curriculum: Not Applicable. The grade must be no less than "C" to earn credit for core competency requirements.

Distribution Requirements for All Degrees: Social Science for all degrees

Course Objectives:

Evaluate Internet resources

Analyze the fundamental concepts of government

Compare the five perspectives of American ideology

Assess historical importance of the Magna Carta, the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution

Analyze the United States Constitution and Federalism

Analyze the United States Constitution and it relationship to Congress

Identify the way leadership positions in Congress, describe the committee system and indicate some important differences between the House of representatives and the Senate. Summarizes the specifics steps in the law-making process

Indicate what is involved in the Congressional budgetary process. Describe the federal bureaucracy

Explain the Electoral College

Analyze the United States Constitution and its relationship to the Presidency

Compare a foreign policy issue to the American Government issue

Analyze the influence of the US government in the world community

Analyze the United States Constitution and its relationship to the Judiciary Discuss Civil Liberties

Analyze current news stories in relationship to US Government

Identify the Political Party structure

Identify the involvement of Interest Groups Page three American Government Fall 2011

TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS: GOVT 2, Edward Sidlow and Beth Henschen, 2011 Wadworth Cengage Learning ISBN 13:978-1-4390-8218-8 http://www.cengagebrain.com/shop/ISBN/9781439082188?cid=APL1

SMC Wired Videos as assigned. Articles as assigned Handout materials as given

Method of Instruction-This course will use lecture as its primary method of instruction. Video will be used either current, "live events", pre-recorded current events or other programs. Group work and open discussion will be encouraged. Please note: SMC is using a new “page” format for the “My Courses” pages- it is new to all of us- so there may be some bumps along way- let us know what you need- and think and things on my pages will get added as we go- or in some cases removes if it doesn’t work!!

Evaluation: "Upon completion of this course, the student will demonstrate achievement of the course objectives by obtaining a final minimum grade of 73.4 %( C) as measured by quizzes, written assignments and the final.

EVALUATION METHOD: Periodic Quizzes 5 (210) 36% Themes 4 (200) 34% Presentation 1 (15) 3% Internet Assignment 1 (35) 5% Final Exam 1 (100) 17% Total 580 100% *Subject to change based on materials covered during semester Articles - 50 Points 15 Points - Summary of Articles 5 Points - documentation 20 Points - analysis 10 Points - form ,-5 Points - late (additional points may be removed the later it is).

Grading Procedures: Grading Scale: Your final grade will be based on total points possible divided into your points. For example: Total points possible 100 Your points 85 85/100 = 85 % A 4.00 93.4%-100% A- 3.67 90%-93.3% B+ 3.33 86.8%-89.9% B 3.00 83.4%-86.7% B- 2.67 80%-83.3% C+ 2.33 76.8%-79.9% C 2.00 73.4%-76.7% C- 1.67 70%-73.3% D+ 1.33 66.8%-69.9% D 1.00 63.4%-66.7% D- .67 60%-63.3% F .00 0-59.9% Page four American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

Attendance Policy: ATTENDANCE IS NOT REQUIRED BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED AND EXPECTED. IN CASE OF DOUBT RELATING TO GRADE, THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE ATTENDANCE AND ATTITUDE AS THE DECIDING FACTOR FOR THE FINAL GRADE. Except: in cases of extreme absences (over 50%- the instructor reserves the right to lower your grade by one full letter grade. Attendance will be taken; however, SMC has a policy that will require it. SMC's "early warning" policy is designed to help students by contacting them, if there is a potential for a problem. You will be contacted if, you are not attending regularly, if there is a grade problem or if you are in jeopardy of failing and need to consider the "withdraw" option. Student Service will notify you with instructions.

If, you are having problems, please consider discussing it with the instructor prior to just leaving the class, perhaps an arrangement can be made or other options.

Testing Policy: Students are required to take all quizzes as scheduled for their class period, quizzes may be administered in the Testing Center, and then students will have one week to complete the quizzes before they are considered late. Missed quizzes must be made up prior to the next quiz. Only two quizzes may be missed, and then any other quizzes may not be made up. If quizzes are given in class then make up quizzes must be scheduled with instructor and cannot be taken during class time. Make up quizzes will be essay. Make up quizzes will be placed in the Testing Center (either campus) and should be taken during their regularly scheduled hours and cannot be taken during class time. Students will have the option of "redoing" quizzes for up to ten (10) points. This requires correcting all errors, even bonus questions, for the points. For example, if you receive a 19/40 on a quiz you would add 10 points for a 29, but you must correct all 21 points for full credit. If you received a 36/40 this would raise your score to 46...a cushion. More will be discussed on this later.

Other: The Special Needs Program provides eligible students with academic and career advising, tutoring, support, tuition assistance and accommodations for students with disabilities as well as special workshops on a variety of topics. For further information, contact the Special Needs office at 269-782-1312 or 269-687-1600, extension 1312 * Tutoring is also available through the EXCEL Program.

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Extra Credit is not available except as listed.

Papers and quizzes will be returned within one week of turning them in; this does not include late work. If you are not in class when papers or quizzes are returned, they can be picked up at the office-NAC or the instructor's office in Dowagiac.

If, you are not in class when handouts are given (review sheets etc.), they, also, may be picked up at the office. It is also posted on SMC Wired.

You are welcome, if you feel it is necessary, to use a tape recorder in class. You may not use headphones during class time.

Students are responsible for all work not turned in directly to instructor. Please include section number on all work. It is to your advantage to have a copy of your work available.

Please be courteous when it comes to cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc unless you are emergency personal and on call (or extreme other cases) they should NOT be on during class time.

DEFINITIONS: Late: An assignment or test is late if the instructor does not receive it by the end office hours on the assigned due date.

Cheating: is, but not limited to: using any additional written material other than what is provided by instructor for test, viewing other student's work, communication of any kind with another student during test time, using another person's work as own.

Typewritten: not hand written, not more than size 12 font-which is this size.

NOTICE: Representative student work will be used as a part of SMC’s on-going curriculum assessment program. Page six American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SMC Policy All phones, iPods, iPads, BlackBerries, palm pilots, pagers, laptops and other technological devices including devices capable of taking photographs must be turned off or placed on vibrate mode and may not be brought our during class.. If you are expecting or receiving an urgent call, you are required to leave the classroom before answering. Violation of this policy will result in your removal from the classroom for the class period. Multiple violations of this policy will be referred to the appropriate dean for disciplinary action. Further details or ramifications of violations maybe found elsewhere in this syllabus.

ACCEPTABLE USE OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: Please be courteous when it comes to cell phones, beepers, pagers, etc unless you are emergency personal and on call (or extreme other cases) they should NOT be on during class time. Laptop use is acceptable.

NOTICE: Information in this syllabus was to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. The instructor, however, reserved the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Southwestern Michigan College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Civility Statement "Students are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, students are prohibited from engaging in any form of distraction. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom shall result, minimally, in a request to leave class."

HONESTY POLICY: Cheating or plagiarizing will absolutely not be tolerated at Southwestern Michigan College. Any student found cheating or plagiarizing materials in any manner may be assigned a failing semester/session grade in this course. A second such incident while at SMC could result in suspension or expulsion from the institution. A student found in violation of this section of the syllabus will not be allowed to drop this course. Additional detail regarding cheating and /or plagiarism may be found elsewhere in this syllabus. . For more detailed information consult the SMC Student Code of Conduct. Found at http://www.swmich.edu/academics/code-of-student-conduct.php Page seven American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

Course Outline : Introduction : Chapter 1: The Contours of American Democracy~ pages 3-9, 11 Chapter 1: The Contours of American Democracy~ pages 12-21 Lecture: Five perspectives of American Political Thought

History and Federalism Chapter 1: The Contours of American Democracy ~ pages 9-10 Chapter 2: The Constitution Appendix A: Declaration of Independence, page A-1 Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States , page A-3 Appendix F: Federalist papers A-21 "The Empire of Reason: - Video or other video Chapter 3: Federalism Chapter 5: Civil Rights~ pages 105-108, Chapter 8: Public opinion and Voting~ pages 186-190 Appendix G: How to Read Case Citations and Find Court decisions

Political Institutions Chapter 7: Political Parties Chapter 11 The Congress Chapter 13: The Bureaucracy Chapter 9: Campaigns and Elections Electoral College, pages 202-206 SMC Wired resources Appendix D Party Control of Congress since 1900 page A-16 Chapter 12: The Presidency Chapter 15: Domestic Policy pages 354359 Chapter 16: Foreign Policy Appendix E- Information on U.S. Presidents~ page A-17 Chapter 14: The Judiciary Chapter 4: Civil Liberties Appendix C Supreme Court Justices since 1900 page A-13 Appendix G: How to read Case Citations and Find Court decisions

Depending on time combined w/ final exam-and points adjusted Note: This course will cover all of the material through political Institutions. Materials beyond that will be based on the amount of time available. Time allowed for "lecture" does vary based on current events and class discussion. Because of this, the number of tests does vary from semester to semester, in some cases even class to class. Last quiz may be combined with final. Page eight American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

Course Assignments: Assignments are due the last class period of each week. Handwritten work is NOT accepted. Please note -students are responsible for checking their grades.- if there is an error(s)- it must be reported to the instructor prior to Prep Day-(December 13, 2011) any errors reported after that date will be addressed at the discretion of the Instructor.

Documentation: Wikipedia can only be used as one source for your research. Your textbook needs to be cited as a source if I have asked you to use it to start your papers. The work cited page needs to be separate page and there are no numbers on it for example; 1.) source one, 2.) source two. The list need to be in alpha order by author if you have an author or by name of the article.

Interest Group - Political Parties

Interest Groups ( Chapter 6 ) and Political Parties( Chapter 7) Interest Groups have continued to become an increasing force in the political process- and at this time in our political history elections seem to be an ongoing process w/ the Presidential race for 2012 as you have seen is going strong already . Both interest groups and political parties playing key roles.

This assignment has several components- Part I -40 points Due: Week of September 12, 2011

For this assignment use sources other than your text ( see statement regarding Wikipedia) to: Define Interest Group Define Political Party Define PAC Define Lobbying Document your work.

Then, using either Chapter 6~Interest Groups or Chapter 7- Political Parties- choose an interest group or a current political party, you may go beyond groups or parties cited in your text- choose carefully as you will be using this same choice through the semester - Go to that interest group's or political party's web page then print out one of the pages- just simply prints it! And then give your opinion of that page(s) - good, bad, hard to navigate, whatever you think. The assignment is to be at least one-typed page. The printed pages from the Internet do not count as typed pages but they do need to be included with your paper- at least one of the pages you cited. Document as necessary. Handwritten work will not be accepted. Work is to be double spaced and no more than size 12 font which is this size of this syllabus. No covers please, stapled only. Late papers will only be accepted until the class period before the next assignment. Points will be deducted for late work or work that does not meet requirements of lengths and documentation.

This is an outside class assignment You need a computer w/ internet ability and printing.

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Interest Group - Political Parties Continued-

Part II - 50 points Due week of November 11, 2011 For this portion of the assignment you are to research the history of the interest group or political party that you used for the first assignment. You are to include background, structure, finances and what that group supports, causes, candidates etc. It is to be at least three typed pages. Handwritten work will not be accepted. Work should be doubled spaced and no more than size 12 font. No covers please stapled only. Use appropriate references, at two beyond your text and document as necessary. Paper is due on this date regardless of when you present.

This paper will follow the formula for late work as a theme. Late papers will only be accepted until the class period before the next assignment. Points will be deducted for late work or work that does not meet requirements of length and documentation. If one theme is late five(5) points will be deducted, if you turn a second theme in late ten(10) will be deducted, if you turn in a third theme late, fifteen(15) points will be deducted and if you have turned in all the themes late twenty(20) points will be deducted from the last theme. Papers are due last class period of the week.

Part III - 25 points due w/ the paper(Week of November 11, 2011)

The presentation may be done as a group if you find someone who is either working w/ the same parties or Interest Groups that are similar or contrast one another- a "pro/con"; for example: t he National Rifle Association (NRA), versus Handgun Control Inc. (HCI), . You are to present your Political Party or Interest Group to the class. Your presentation will need to contain some sort of audio/visual aids; handouts, charts etc. You need to have a power point presentation- web pages maybe used in your power point but not as the presentation itself. Points will be on materials, appearance and content.

Your presentation should be no more than 5-7 minutes.

Electoral College - see SMC Wired for details~ it will be posted no later than September 23, 2011. Assignment #3- 50 points Due Week of October 10, 2011 Page ten American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

Written Assignments (Themes) (3) 50 points each Each theme is to be at least three typed pages. Handwritten work will not be accepted. Work should be doubled spaced and no more than size 12 font. No covers please stapled only. For each theme state which chapter it is from and the name of the article that you are working with. Use appropriate references, at two beyond your text and document as necessary. Document your response with at least three sources beyond your text. See statement on class page about documentation and use of Wikipedia.

Late papers will only be accepted until the class period before the next assignment. Points will be deducted for late work or work that does not meet requirements of length and documentation. If one theme is late five(5) points will be deducted, if you turn a second theme in late ten(10) will be deducted, if you turn in a third theme late, fifteen(15) points will be deducted and if you have turned in all the themes late twenty(20) points will be deducted from the last theme. Papers are due last class period of the week.

Due dates: Theme one is due week of September 19, 2011 Theme two is due week of October 3, 2011 Theme Three is due week of October 24, 2011

Theme one America At Odds - at the beginning of each Chapter Review and explain the article. Address the "where do you stand” questions at the end of each article.

Theme two – The American Political Spectrum Choose a current issue from the media (newspaper, internet) explain the issue and then address how each of the five perspectives would feel about that topic, for example posting the "Health Care" or “Join the Debate” Review and explain the article. Then address the “Critical Analysis “ at the end of the article.

Theme three “The Rest of the World” Address the topic being discussed and explain the issue. Address if you agree or disagree with it and support your opinion and then address the “For critical Analysis” statement. Or “Our Government Response to the Economic Crisis” Address the Critical Analysis at the of the article.. . Page eleven American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

Quizzes: As scheduled. Quizzes may consist of true or false questions, fill-ins, multiple-choice, definitions, short answers and essay. Each quiz may have some or all of the previous.

See "Testing policy" segment for more information

FINAL EXAM (1) 100 points (subject to change) Final exam must be taken as scheduled. The final exam is a comprehensive final as required by SMC Board policy. Your final for this class is in two parts: Questions will come from material on previously taken quizzes and it will be true or false.

Questions will come from material on previously taken quizzes and it will be true or false. There is, also, a seventy –five (75)-point essay take home question dealing with the concepts of how the "check and balance" system works within the framework of American government. The formal question is attached to the back of this document. The take home portion of the final is to be at least two typed pages, no more than size 12 fonts, with at least three references, properly cited. The take home section can be turned in anytime prior to final exam period; it must be turned in no later than the scheduled time for your final. The final exam MUST be taken at the scheduled time for your section. Last quiz may be included with final. Extra copies may be picked up at the office at any time.

The final exam MUST be taken at the scheduled time for your section. Please keep that in mind when scheduling work, etc. The take home portion may be turned in any time after December 1, 2011 and NO LATER THAN THE SCHEDULED TIME FOR YOUR EXAM!! Last quiz may be included with the final.

Fall 2011 (Tentative at this point) Day Class Time and Room Wednesday SOCI 201 1397 10:05a-12n NAC 146 December 14 Wednesday December SOCI 201 1403 7p-9p NAC 146 14 Thursday December POSC 201 1504 8a-9:55a DAC Lyons 15 202 Thursday SOCI 201 1525 1p-2:55p DAC December 15 O’Leary 303 Friday POSC 201 1386 Yes I 8:30a-9:55a NAC 146 December 16 know we’ll see as we get closer to the time ! Page twelve American Government POSC 201 Fall 2011

Calendar Dates to remember Fall Semester 2011 September 6, 2011- December 18, 2011

September 6, 2010 Classes begin September 12, 2011- Last Day for Late Add Registration September 16, 2011 Last Day for Late Drop Registration and Textbook refunds and to use Pell and third party vouchers October 3, 2011 Last Day to Audit Regular Classes- October 14, 2011 Graduation Applications due October 24, 2011 Mid-Semester Classes start November 6, 2011 Daylight Saving Time ends- Fall back! November 17, 2011 Last Day to withdraw from class with a "W" for regular classes December 1, 2011 Last Day to withdraw from class with a "W" mid semester classes November 24- 27, 2011 Thanksgiving break, Due Note Wednesday pm classes DO meet (11/23)

December 12, 2011 Classes End 10:00p December 13, 2011 Prep Day for Final Examinations December 14, 15,16,17,18, 2011 Final Exam Week December 18, 2011 Winter Semester Ends 5:00p December 21 2011 Final Grades available to view on-line thru SMC Self Service

Book Buy Back- DAC December 14 &16, 2011 9a-5p December 15, 2011, 9a-7p

NAC December 15, 2011 2-7p Note: to be able to sell back textbooks (any of them) you must have the CD that came w/ the book, returned w/ the book. And your original receipt of purchase.

Note: to be able to sell back textbooks (any of them) you must have the CD that came w/ the book, returned w/ the book. And your original receipt of purchase. Bookstore refund and refund policy: In order to return a textbook to the SMC Bookstore you must have a valid sales receipt and a drop/add slip. The last day to return books for Fall 2011 See http://www.swmich.edu/bookstore/ A drop/add slip has always been required for returning books, but not always enforced. You must have a drop/add slip to get a refund for your textbooks. You will also need your sales receipt for Fall 2011 Buy Back in December. Because so many students are purchasing their books on-line we will need to see a sales receipt to show that the books were purchased at the SMC Bookstore. American Government Name ______Fall 2011 Section Numbers 1386/1504

______/75 Points Take Home Final Exam

Day Class Time and Room

Thursday December POSC 201 1504 8a-9:55a DAC Lyons 15 202

Friday POSC 201 1386 Yes I 8:30a-9:55a NAC 146 December 16 know we’ll see as we get closer to the time !

This is the take home portion of your final exam. Your response is to be at least three typed pages, double spaced, and no more that size 12 font. You are to use at least three references besides your text, document as necessary. This part of your exam can be turned in any time after December 1, 2011 and NO LATER THAN THE TIME SCHEDULE FOR YOUR FINAL EXAM. THIS PORTION CANNOT BE ACCEPTED LATE. Use this sheet as a cover sheet for your work. No covers just stapled. (Extra copies are available at any time on SMC Wired.)

The American system of government was created with a concept of divided power. This system includes the division of authority among the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. Each branch acts as a check on the power of the others, and balances their power by exercising power of its own. Explain this concept.

Welcome to American Government. Here is a little "quiz" to test your Government I.Q. (Remember it won't be collected) Happy Guessing!

1. There are about _____ units of government in the U.S. today. A. 1500 B. 32,000 C. 88,500 D. 51 E. 12( See Chapter 2)

2. Federal governmental employees number about ______. A. 16 mil B. 2.0 mil C. 800,000 D. 51 E. 535 (See Chapter 13)

3. The biggest expense of local government traditionally has been _____ A. Schools B. Welfare C. Streets D. Defense

4. How many federal officials have been impeached? A. 9 B. None C. 18 D. 34 E. 4

5. How many have been removed? A. 0 B. 17 C. 8 D. 10 E. 3

6. What is the retirement age for federal judges? A. 65 B. 70 C. None D. 68 E. 62

7. A cloture vote by the Senate ______. A. adjourns the sessions B. overrides a veto C. agrees with an amendment D. limits debate

8. A PAC is (See Chapter 6) A. Professor's Actual Cash B. Personal Aide to Congress C. Political Action Committee D. Population Area Control

9. House of Representatives districts are drawn based on A. Votes cast for President B. State Lotteries C. Action by the Senate D. Federal census of states (See Chapter 11)

10. The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution A. Ended prohibition B. Gave women the vote C. Established the income tax D. Limits the President to two terms. (See Appendix B)

11. On an average how much does Washington spend per minute? A. 5.8 mil B. 350,000 C. 50.2 mil D. 1.mil

The Outstanding Public Debt as of 27 Aug 2011 at 09:22:17 PM GMT is: A. $9,155,786,694,509.34 B. $16,354,938,614,066.48 C. $13,476,123, 789,987.89 D.$14,661,363,121,577.81 F. All gone (See US National Debt Clock http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/)

12. How many times is the word Democracy mentioned in the Constitution? A. 1, B. 0, C. 4, D. 3, E. 8 (See Appendix B)

13. What is the current pension of retired Presidents? A. $200,000 B. $10,000 C. $191,300 D. $85,000 E. 0 14. What does the most recent amendment to the Constitution discuss? A. The right of 18, 19, 20 year olds to vote B. The right to school prayer C. Protection of the flag D. Limiting pay raises of Congress

15. When was that Amendment added? ______

16. How many U.S. Supreme Court Justices have been named and confirmed in the last decade? A. 1 B. 3 C. 6 D. 0 E. 2 And who is the most recent and when?______(See Appendix C)

17. Who is the President of the Senate? A. Bill Clinton B. Joe Biden C. Robert Dole D. George Mitchell E. Richard Cheney

18. Who was the last Cabinet nominee rejected by the Senate? A. John Tower - Defense 1989 B. Henry Wallace - Agriculture 1933 C. Lewis Strauss- Commerce 1959 D. Lynn Martin- Transportation 1990

19. If the United States enters into war, who had declared it? A. The President B. The Joint Chiefs of Staff C. The Congress and the President D. The Congress

20. When was the Democratic ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden elected? ______

21. Who is the current Secretary of State? A. Hillary Clinton B. Colin Powell C. Madeline Albright D. Condoleezza Rice

22. What amendment to the Constitution protects our freedom to assemble? A. 2nd B. 26th C. 9th D. 1st (See Appendix B)

23. Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court? A. Warren Burger B. Earl Warren C. Wm Rehnquist D. John Roberts (See Appendix C)

24. Who is the current Speaker of the House? A. John Boehner – Ohio B. Dennis Hastert- Illinois C. Tip O’Neill - Massachusetts D. Sam Rayburn - Texas E. Nancy Pelosi-California (See Chapter 11) 25. Who becomes president if both the President and Vice President should die at the same time? 14. What does the most recent amendment to the Constitution discuss? A. The right of 18, 19, 20 year olds to vote B. The right to school prayer C. Protection of the flag D. Limiting pay raises of Congress