1
State two Presidential duties.
giving state of the union address, calling special sessions to congress
What are the Presidential powers?
commander in chief, pardons and reprieves, treaties, cabinet and judges, and vetos
How long can President/Vice serve?
4-8 years
Powers denied to the States?
no treaties, no standing army, cannot tax import/exports
Powers of Congress?
taxing, regulating trade in/out of US, making money, post offices, declaring war
Who is the current president and vice president?
trump and pence
What are the requirements to be a President?
35 years old, born in the US/AMerican parent and resident of the US for 14 years
Executive branch established by?
Article 2
Two Louisiana Senators?
Kennedy and Cassidy
How often does Congress meet and how does it adjourn?
once a year on January 3rd ,adjourns with approval from both house
Executive branch does?
enforce laws
How is the President truly elected?
Electoral College, the number for each state in equal to Senators and Reps of that state
Presiding officer of the Senate and that person's job?
Vice President and to break a tie.
Senate powers?
conduct impeachment trial, requires 2/3 of senators
House has sole power to do what?
Impeach and choose their own officers.
powers denied to Congress?
cannot stop people from defending themselves in court and no Ex Post Facto laws
How does a state select a representative if that person resigns or dies?
Special election called by state's governor.
Senate chooses what?
Their own officers and President Pro Temp serves in place of VP.
At least 30, 9 years American citizen and live in state he/she represents.
Article 1 established?
Legislative branch
How long to Senators/Representatives serve?
6 years/2 years
How many senators/representatives and how is that number derived?
100 senators, 2 from each state/435 representatives based on population of each state.
Current President Pro Temp and Speaker of the House
Grassley/Pelosi
Legislative branch does?
Makes laws, consists of Senate and House of Representatives known as Congress
Representative qualifications?
Must be at least 25 years old, 7 years a citizen and live in state he/she represents.