Congress
The requirements for House of Rep?
* At least 25
* Have been citizen for 12 years
* Have been an inhabitant at the time of their term
What is the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly
Which party advocates for more government involvement?
Democrats
What are some examples of reserved powers?
Granting licenses and education
What's are the first second and third articles of confederation?
Created a single unit government, in which each state elect their delegates and receive one vote per state
The requirements for Senate?
* At least 30 years old
* U.S citizen for 9 years
* Must reside in the state they represent
What are the civil war amendments?
13, 14 and 15
Which party opposes gun control?
Republicans
What are some examples of expressed powers?
Power to tax, coin money, declare war and make treaties
Define checks and balances
Each branch of government is subject to a number of constitutional checks and branches can check each other. Ex - Impeachment
What is a session?
A series of meeting within congress
What is the 19th amendment?
Grants women the right to vote
Which party supports climate change and other environmental policies?
Democrats
What are some examples of implied powers?
The IRS
What is the New Jersey plan?
Congress would have a single house with equal representation for each state and executive committees would be chosen by Congress.
Who is the speaker of the house? Who is the senate majority leader?
Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell
What is the first method of the formal amendment process?
The bill must pass through the house and the senate
Which party supports military funding?
Republicans
What are some examples of inherent powers?
Immigration, acquire territory, conduct dipolmacy
What is the Connecticut Compromise?
Each state would be represented according to it's population and the senate would have equal representation
Which party is currently in power? Which party controls the house?
Republicans are in power, Democrats control the house.
Who wanted a bill of rights?
Anti-federalists
Which party agrees with taxing the rich?
Democrats
What are some examples of concurrent powers?
Maintain law and order
How many states are needed to ratify the constitution?
9 states