Legislative
2 Houses in this branch of government (House and Senate)
Age requirement of President
35 years old
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
How many Presidential amendments are there?
5
What is the power the Legislative Branch has over the Executive Branch?
Impeachment, reject presidential appointments, control the budget
What is balancing the ticket?
choosing a running mate that would bring in more votes.
What is the main power of the Judicial Branch
Interpret laws
The system that allows the branches of government to have power over the others
checks and balances
Why does Congress have committees
Divide the work
How many votes in the EC to win the election?
270
What are the qualifications needed to be a justice
none are stated in the Constitution
What are powers stated directly in the Constitution called?
Expressed Powers
How were Senators originally selected?
Picked by state legislatures, 17th Amendment switched to vote
Presidential Amendment that outlines presidential succession
25
Define Judicial Review
What are implied powers?
Powers that are not directly stated in the Constitution. Necessary and proper clause
Name the requirements to run for Congress (House AND Senate)
Senate- 30 years old, USA citizen 9 years, live in state they are elected in
House- 25 years old, USA citizen for 7 years, live in state they are elected in
Describe the Electoral College
system that we use to elect the POTUS. 538 electors that represent the total number of people in Congress +3 for DC
Judicial Restraint v Judicial Activism
Restraint- more literal, "what did the Founders intend" conservative interpretation of the Constitution
Activism- more liberal, open for interpretation view
the power to make laws and public policy
legislative power