Presidents
What does the Executive branch do?
It enforces laws.
What does a patent achieve?
Make sure no one can copy your idea.
How many branches of government are there and name them.?
There are three, the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.
What position are the cabinet members in?
The people under the president/advisors.
What are the first 3 words of the Preamble?
We The People.
What is the definition of term?
Service as president.
What is the percentage of the majority?
The percentage of the majority is 67%.
What is the highest court( under the basketball court)?
The supreme court.
What does public welfare mean?
How to live/take care.
What does interstate mean?
Interstate means between states.
What does veto mean?
When the president says no to a Bill becoming a law.
What do Checks and Balances do?
Make sure that no branch of government has too much power.
What are Justices?
Members of the Supreme Court.
How long is the maximum length of term for the Senate?
The maximum length of term for the Senate is 6 years.
What can a pardon do?
Excuse someone from a crime or prison sentence.
What is the definition of Impeach?
To be called to court.
How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?
You need to be at least 25 years old.
How does a Bill become a law?
It has to be voted on or the president says yes. If the president vetoes or waits ten days. Then congress votes 2/3rds majority vote to override the president’s veto.
What is a convention?
A convention is a gathering of people.
For how many years do you have to be a citizen in order to serve in the House of Representatives?
You have to be a citizen for 7 years.
What are six powers of the U.S. President?
The president can Veto laws, appoint military officers, nominate supreme court justices, make treaties, execute laws, and can pardon someone.
What are the four powers of congress?
Congress can pass laws, coin money, declare war, and to impeach someone.
How many parts is the constitution split into, and what are they called?
There are 7, and they are called Articles.
What does liberty mean?
Liberty means freedom.
Part one name three powers for the National Government. Part two name three powers for the State Government. Part three name three powers for both types of Government.
Part one: Coining money, weights and measurements, and foreign trades. Part two: Marriage and divorce, establishing and maintaining schools, and regulating trade. Part three: Criminal justice, raising taxes, and public welfare.