Branch Basics
How many senators are there in the United States?
100
This branch is considered the commander in chief
Executive
This amendment allows you to say or express yourself, within reason:
1st
VPOTUS
Kamala Harris
What is the electoral college?
System for electing the President
According to the constitution, what is the term and term limits for the President?
4 / none
Which branch has the ability to coin money?
Legislative
This amendment ensures your kitchen won’t be taken over by the military:
3rd
Governor of New Jersey
Phil Murphy
Could the president win the electoral college but lose the popular vote?
Yes
How old do you have to be to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25
This branch can veto laws:
Executive
This amendment gives rights to those accused of a crime:
5th
Member of the House of Representatives from Your State
Andy Kim
New Jersey has 14 electoral college votes. How many members of the House of Representatives does NJ have?
12
How many years does a member of the House serve? Member of the Senate? Supreme Court Justice?
2 / 6 / Life
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional:
Judicial
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches of your property and the need for probable cause
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
4th
Both of your Senators
Booker / Menendez
How many votes does it take to win the electoral college?
270
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
Explain a check / balance that each branch has on another branch (not mentioned here)
Varies
This amendment ensures that you will have a speedy trial + jury trial
6th
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court + 1 other member
John G. Roberts
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gets 240 electoral votes. Kevin Hart gets 100 electoral votes. Who wins? What happens?
No one, House votes