Judicial Branch
How many supreme court justices are there currently?
9.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
Donald Trump.
Montesquie
He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world
Gerrymandering.
manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favor one party or class.
What action can the supreme court overturn.
Executive Orders
What is the official title of the president
Commander In Chief.
Rousseau
his political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political and educational thought.
Electoral College
(in the US) a body of people representing the states of the US, who formally cast votes for the election of the president and vice president.
Who is the oldest currently serving supreme court justice?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
What kind of order can the president sign into effect without having to go through a congressional vote?
Executive Order.
John Locke
John Locke FRS was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism"
Voters Rights
These extensions state that voting rights cannot be denied or abridged based on the following: "Race, color, or previous condition of servitude" (15th Amendment, 1870)
How many votes does it take for bill to become law
2/3 of congress
When is a new court justice nominated?
When a currently serving justice leaves their position.
How can the president stop a bill from becoming law?
Veto.
Hobbes
Hobbes is best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, which expounded an influential formulation of social contract theory
What is the highest court in America?
The Supreme court.
Qualifications to become president
The Constitution gives three eligibility requirements to be president: one must be 35 years of age, a resident "within the United States" for 14 years, and a "natural born Citizen," a term not defined in the Constitution.
Volataire
his criticism of Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state