Electoral Votes
The number of electoral votes needed to win the election
270
Who is in charge of National defense?
Federal
What is a Bill?
An idea for a law
After citizens have cast their vote, this group of delegates meet to cast their votes and then we have a new President.
Electoral College
Most states are winner take all when it comes to electoral votes, but these 2 states allow candidates to split electoral votes
Maine and Nebraska
Who is in charge of building and maintaining interstate highways?
State
If the president signs a Bill, what happens?
It becomes a law
What is the division of power between the federal government and the state governments called?
Federalism
This state has the most number of electoral votes of all the states
California
Who is in charge of operating public school districts?
Local
When a bill passes the House of Representatives, where does it go next?
the Senate
Who can introduce a bill?
A member of the House of Representatives or Senate (Congress)
How many electoral votes does Illinois have?
20
Who is in charge of traffic issues and enforces rules for traffic safety?
State
An idea for a law can come from...
Citizens, the President, Interest Groups
True/False: A candidate has to win both the popular vote and the electoral vote to become president.
False
What is the total number of electoral votes?.
538
Who is in charge of our Economy?
Federal
After a Bill is introduced, where does it go?
a committee
Congress may override a presidential veto with a:
two-thirds vote