The Constitution
A formal change to the Constitution.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
House of Representatives and The Senate
How long is a president's term of office?
Four years
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains the laws
Resolves disputes
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Why do some states have more representatives than others?
population differences
Which amendment limited the president to serve two terms?
The 22nd Amendment after Franklin Roosevelt was elected to four terms.
We elect U.S. Senators for how many years?
What is the name of the current Vice President of the United States?
Kamala Harris
What is the highest court in the United States
The Supreme Court
How is representation determined in the House of Representatives and in the Senate?
House is based on the Population of the state
Senate is equal (2 per state)
Congress
Who elects members of the federal House of Representatives?
Citizens from their congressional district
Who signs bills to become laws?
Who vetoes federal bills?
The President and also the president :)
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Five (a majority)
What system provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection?
The Electoral College
2 years
Who does a senator represent?
Only the citizens of the state.
Who is sworn in if the President and Vice President cannot serve?
The Speaker of the House
Who elects U.S. Senators?
Every individual over 18 residing in their state.
Which amendment states that powers not given to the federal government remain with the states or people?
10th Amendment
Why do U.S. Representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. Senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
Name two Cabinet-level positions.
Secretary of State, Agriculture, Defense, etc.
Attorney General
Why do Supreme Court Justices serve for life?
To be independent of politics (judicial independence)