House of Representatives
True or false. A Congressman/Congresswoman does not have to live in the state that they represent.
False
Is there a limit to the number of terms you can run for Senator?
No
Name a way the judicial branch can check the executive branch.
Courts can review actions of the executive branch to make sure they're not unconstitutional.
After an amendment is proposed how many states must ratify it before it can become a Constitutional Amendment?
38 states
Name the three branches of government.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What state has the most representatives?
California
How many Senators do we have from each state?
2
Name one way the president has power over which laws are made?
Ask for new laws
Veto
How many amendments have been approved?
27
The House of Representatives has how many members?
435
Each state's number of representatives varies directly with its _____________, more people equals more representatives.
Population
How old must Senators be to run for office?
30
How old do you have to be to run for president?
35
What precent of the states must ratify the amendment before it can become an official Constitutional amendment?
3/4
To prevent one branch of government from having too much power, the constitution has a system of _____________.
Checks and balances
How long do you have to live in the US to be a representative?
7
How long do you have to live in the US to be a Senator?
9
Name one way the legislative branch can check the powers of the executive branch.
Congress can impeach.
Congress must approve the president's actions like spending money, appointments in the government or making treaties.
Congress can override a president's veto.
An amendment may be proposed by Congress if ____ Senate and House of Representatives vote for it.
2/3
In the organization of the Constitution, _________ describes how Congress will be set up, how laws will be made, and what powers Congress will have.
Article 1
Representative are elected every how many years?
Senators are elected every how many years?
6
Name a way the executive branch can check the judicial branch.
President appoints judges
President can pardon someone convicted of a crime.
There are 50 states, and each state is represented by 2 senators. At least how many senators would be needed to vote yes to propose an amendment to the Constitution?
67
(Actually, 66.66 but you can't have a fraction of a person, so round up.)
Article V allows the Constitution to be changed and added to as the needs of the country change, we can this___________.
Amendments