I'm just a Bill
Who can write a Bill?
Any member of congress.
How many senators does each state get?
2
What is the main power of the executive branch?
Execute / Enforce the law.
What is the role of the Judicial branch?
They Interpret the Laws
Define Natural Rights
Rights you are born with that no one can take away - the Declaration of Independence defines these as Life, Liberty (Freedom), and the Pursuit of Happiness.
A Bill is written by a Senator. Where does it go first?
Senate Comittee
How many House of Representatives members does each state get?
Depends on population.
Name at least 3 powers of the president.
- Commander in Chief
- Maintain a cabinet of advisors
- Negotiate treaties w/ other countries
- Appoint ambassadors, supreme court justices, federal court judges, and cabinet members
- Make a State of the Union address to Congress
- Represent the USA when dealing with foreign countries
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Define Popular Soverignty.
A bill is approved by the House committee. Where does it go next?
It goes to the full House.
How long is the term for a Senator? For a House Rep? You must say both!
Senator: 6 years
HoR: 2 Years
Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors.
How do Supreme Court Justices get their jobs? (Must have both parts of the process!)
The president appoints them and the Senate approves them.
This is the name for the imaginary agreement between the people and government where people give up a little of their freedom in exchange for protection and safety.
Social Contract
After both the full Senate and full House have approved a Bill, where does it go?
To the President
Each chamber of congress has a special power during the impeachment process. What are they? You must know both.
The HoR Impeaches (accuses)/acts as prosecutor.
The Senate is the jury/judge
What are the qualifications to run for president?
- 35 years old
- Natural Born Citizen
- Resident of USA for past 14 years
The supreme court only rules on cases that deal with what?
The consitution!
This is the a type of government where people vote for their leaders.
Republicanism
The President has vetoed a bill. Congress is not happy. What can they do about it?
They need to get 2/3 of BOTH the Senate and the House to vote to override veto.
What do we mean when we say Congress has the 'power of the purse'?
They control all the government money. They must approve the government budget.
How do we elect the president?
The electoral college.
BONUS 200 points if you know the formula for how many votes each state gets.
What is a appellate jurisdiction?
It is when the court hears cases that have already been ruled on by other courts.
Define Limited Government.
A government in which there are rules that say what the government can/cannot do. The government has limits-- it does not have unlimited power.