A presidential signing statement  

  The president’s power to “grant Reprieves and Pardons” is an example of a(n) ________ power.  

  What made the Articles of Confederation impractical?  

  The first test for determining when the government may intervene to suppress political speech was called the ________ test.  

  After the president and vice president, which office is next in the line of succession?  

  Who confirms members of the Cabinet, and to whom are they accountable?  

  Why is selective incorporation significant?  

  Shays’ Rebellion was significant because it  

  A member of Congress is interested in passing a constitutional amendment for term limits of 12 years on U.S. representatives and senators. Based on how previous constitutional amendments have passed, which of these methods would be most likely to successfully pass it?  

  When Democratic members of Congress were considering the Affordable Care Act, many were divided on the bill. Some favored it and others opposed it. What would be the role of the whip in this situation?