Define
Bribery
Giving or taking rewards for corrupt practices
Name the 3 qualifications to become President
1. 35
2. Natural born citizen
3. 14 years residency in the United States
How many Justices comprise the court?
9
What is the calculation/math formula for electors?
Each states's electors equal total number of Senators and Representatives from that state
Treason
To levy war against the United States, adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort
What is the term limit for the President?
Two terms
If there's a vacancy in the court, what happens if a vote is tied? How is the ruling made?
The lower court's decision stands
What happens if no candidate receives a majority?
the race goes to Congress
Jurisdiction
: the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law matter that falls within the court's jurisdiction, the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate, the power or right to exercise authority, the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
What is supposed to be the goal behind Executive Orders?
Seeing to it that the laws made by Congress are faithfully executed
Supreme Court Justices are appointed for how long?
Life
The Electoral college is a state check on?
Federal Power
"Good Behavior"
Fidelity/Loyalty to the Constitution
Federal officers take a different oath than the President? True or False
False
Supreme Court oversees what 2 types of jurisdiction
Original and Appellate
The Electoral college protects __________ states.
Smaller
Equity
General principles of fairness
Both Houses are required to have a 2/3 majority vote for impeachment? True or False
False. House is a simple majority vote whereas the Senate is 2/3 majority
What is the Supreme Court's involvement in Impeachment trials?
The Chief Justice presides over the trial in the Senate
Is it possible to win the popular vote but lose the presidency?
Yes