Legislative
How many members are in the Senate?
100 - 2 from each state
What is the maximum amount of terms a president can serve?
Hint: Each term is 4 years
2
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
Who did President Biden recently Pardon?
His Son - Hunter Biden
What is one informal check of the President?
Media or public opinion (us!!!)
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 - by population
True
The Judicial branch is split up into federal courts and _______________.
State Courts
Which president served 4 terms and as a reaction congress created a 2 term limit?
FDR - Franklin Rosevelt
The President Pro Tempore
What is redistricting for partisan purposes?
Gerrymandering
What's the role of the president where he acts as the top ranking official of his political party?
Party Chief
This landmark case Marbury vs. Madison created a power of the Judicial branch which allows it to review whether or not the actions of the Executive and Judicial branch are constitutional. What is this power?
Judicial Review
Name one of President Elect Trump's picks for his cabinet.
Various
Which house of congress has more prestige?
Senate - older, longer terms
List one power of congress:
•Power to Tax
•Power to Borrow Money
•Power of commerce (to regulate interstate and foreign trade)
•Power to Coin Money
•Power to Establish Laws on Bankruptcy
•Power to Declare War (maintain defense)
What is the role of the president which manages diplomacy with other nations and appoints ambassadors?
Head of State
How long are supreme court justice appointments?
Life
What landmark case about puberty blockers is in the Supreme court right now?
US vs. Skrmetti
The Cloture Rule a procedure that may be used to limit or end floor debate, is also referred to as what French device for execution?
Guillotine
A stalling tactic, a process in which a minority of senators seek to delay or prevent Senate action on a measure
Filibuster
What is a formal rule or regulation instructing executive branch officials on how to carry out their jobs?
Hint: This has the power of law
Executive Order
What is a court decision that establishes a legal rule or principle for deciding similar cases?
Precedent
We watched a video where a congressional committee talked about UAPs. What is a UAP?
Unidentifiable Arieal Phenomenon
How many congressional districts does WA have?
10