Levels of Government
The smallest form of government in the U.S.
What is Local?
Definition of Federalism
A system of government
How many members does the House of Representatives have?
435 members
How many members does the Senate have?
100
What is the percent of votes that The House must get in order for a bill to pass or die?
51%
Middle level of government
Where does the constitution fall in federalism?
At the top
What is the number of representatives based on?
population
What is the number of representatives based on?
If the Bill makes it to the Senate what is the percentage of the vote it needs in the Senate to move forward?
51%
Largest level of government
What is Federal?
Who must directly follow the constitution?
The Federal government
How many members are currently in the House of Representatives?
434
To make laws
What happens if 51% of the Senate votes no on a bill?
It goes back for a revise and revote. The house has to revote before the Bill moves on.
All three levels of government must do these three things
2. Follow the rules of the constitution
3. Cannot infringe on the level above them
Who must directly follow the federal government?
State Government
How long is the term for the House of Representatives?
2 years
Bonus point if you mention: unlimited terms
How long is a term in the Senate?
6 years
What happens if the president Veto's the bill?
There is a revote, if they get 2/3 yea in BOTH houses it becomes law
Two requirements to be a legal voter
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
2. Must be 18 years old
Who must follow the state law/government?
The Local government
Which member was voted out of the House?
Greg Santos
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice President?
What are the 4 things that can happen when the president is given the bill?
1. Sign Bill = Law
2. Unsigned Bill for 10 days while congress is in session = Law
3. Veto
4. Pocket Veto