Who is the current president of the United states?
100
power that Congress has that is not stated explicitly in the Constitution.
What is the meaning of implied powers?
100
Ended slavery.
What did the 14th amendment do?
100
$400,000 per year.
What is the amount the president is paid per year?
100
a declaration of forgiveness and freedom from punishment.
What is a pardon?
200
George Washington
Who was the first president of the United States?
200
a law that would allow a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed.
What is the definition of ex post facto law?
200
Gives women the right to vote.
What does the 19th amendment do?
200
The Electoral College.
Who is the vice president chosen by?
200
a rule or command the president gives out that has the force of law.
What is an executive order?
300
James Buchanan
Who was the 15th president of the United States?
300
To accuse government officials of misconduct in office.
What is impeach?
300
Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assemble, and freedom to petition the government.
What does the 1st amendment protect?
300
1. He/she can veto bills passed in the Congress.
2. He/she can call Congress into special session.
3. He/she serves as commander in chief of the armed forces.
What are some of the presidents' specific powers?
300
an order to delay a person's punishment until a higher court can hear the case.
What is a reprieve?
400
2 terms
What is the limit of terms a president can serve?
400
Powers that the U.S. Congress has that is specifically listed in the Constitution.
What are expressed powers?
400
Only members of the Congress.
Who are the only people allowed to introduce bills?
400
a pardon to a group of people.
What is an amnesty?
500
at least 35 years
What is the age requirement for someone to rum for president?
500
Clause in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution that gives Congress the right to make all laws "necessary and proper" yo carry out its expressed powers.
What is the elastic clause?
500
Sets voting age at 18 years.
What is the 26th amendment?
500
Head of State.
What is one special position the president gets to participate in?
500
an official representative of a country's government.