Important People
Who was the lead of the anti-federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
How many members are in the house of reps?
435 members
What is the responsibility of the speaker of the house?
Appoints people to their committees.
A simple majority.
Presidential salary?
$400,000
Who was Baron de Montesquieu?
He believes there are 3 types of government: republic, monarchies, & despotisms.
What is the amount of reps based on?
Population by state
What is the house in charge of?
They are the purse, which means they control the budget.
What is a simple majority?
51% of congress.
Presidential services?
Secret service, expense account, and travel account.
Who was the lead of the federalists?
James Madison
What state has the most reps?
California
Who is the head of the senate?
The vice president
How much is a super majority?
67% which almost never happens.
How important is the vice president?
Not at all
Who was Thomas Hobbes?
He believed that people had only 1 agenda... to protect themselves.
How many reps does Arizona have?
9
Who is usually in charge of the senate day to day?
The president pro tempore
What role does the president have in law making?
He can veto laws.
Presidential responsibilities?
Chief of state, diplomat, executive, administrator, legislator, party, and citizen.
What did John Locke believe in?
He thought that people could govern themselves.
How long do reps stay in office?
2 Terms and there is no limit
Other responsibilities?
They appoint FBI, CIA, and other special services.
Can congress overrule the President's veto?
Yes, but it takes a super majority.
President's strongest power?
Give an executive order.