The Branches
The Branches (but more)
Political Parties
Elections
Mr. Febesh
100

This branch makes laws

Legislative

100

This branch interprets laws

Judicial

100

Massachusetts is predominantly what party

Democratic

100

How do we get the number of electoral votes per state

Reps + Senators

100

Where is Mr. Febesh from

New York

200

How many years can one be president

8

200

Which branch has the cabinet in it

The executive branch

200
What is the goal of Primaries

To choose a nominee to represent the party in an election

200

How does the popular vote impact an election

It determines how many electoral votes each state gets

200

What college did Mr. Febesh go too

Boston College

300

If the president vetoes a law, how can it be overridden

2/3 vote in congress

300

Who has to approve supreme court appointments

The Senate

300

What is the limit on how much money a Super PAC can receive or donate

Unlimited

300

Has a third party ever won an election (if yes, where)

Yes, Vermont Governor

300

What is Mr. Febesh's favorite NFL team

The Jets

400

What system makes sure no branch of government becomes too powerful

Checks and Balances

400

A bill must go through this part of the house or senate before it is voted on

Committee

400

If the same party controls the senate and the house, laws are ______ to be passed

Easier

400

Representative elections are based on which vote

The popular vote

400

What is Mr. Febesh's favorite animal

A bear

500

If the judicial branch does not allow a law, it means it is _____

Unconstitutional

500

How long can you sit on the supreme court

For life
500

What would a candidate be part of a political party

They support they candidates and give resources

500

The presidential election ends up being decided by what type of vote

Electoral or Electoral College

500

What is Mr. Febesh's favorite food

Chicken Parm

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