Branches of Government
What are the 3 branches of the federal government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
What worldwide announcement marked the start of the United States of America?
Declaration of Independence
Which of these is good for people who own stocks...
Bull Market? or Bear Market?
Bull Market
Who is the Commander in Chief of the Military?
The President of the United States.
How many states are in the United States?
50
What is the purpose of having 3 branches of government?
Checks and balances
"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" is in what founding document?
- US Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, The Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
What are goods and services?
Goods are products that you can buy and consume. Services are tasks completed by a hired entity.
Name one power of the President?
Signs bills into law, vetoes bills, enforces laws, appoints federal judges.
How long is a Presidential Term?
4 years.
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
Why is the declaration of independence important?
It gave us a country to build ourselves on the concept of "All people were created equal".
The theory of economics is based on these two conflicting factors
Supply and Demand
What is the Highest Court in the United States?
Supreme Court
How many US Senators are there?
What is the legislative branch responsible for?
Creating law
What does the bill of rights protect?
Basic rights of people living in the United States.
What economic system do we employ in the United States?
Free Market Economy
How many supreme court Justices are needed to decide on a case?
5
How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?f
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The Constitution
How many Amendments does the constitution have?
10, 27, 33, 52
27
What tax increase led to the American Revolution?
Tea Tax
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected President by decreasing the power of the more populated areas, and giving more power to the more rural areas to "balance the power".
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
9,50,100,435
435