Qualifications & Terms
Minimum age for House of Representatives?
25
What is the first step in making a law?
A bill is introduced
What is the main job of the executive branch?
Enforce laws
What case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which branch passes laws?
Legislative
Term length for a U.S. Senator?
6 years
Where is a bill reviewed and changed?
Committee
Who leads the executive branch?
President
What case strengthened federal power?
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which branch enforces laws?
Executive
Minimum age to be President?
35
What must both chambers agree on?
The final version of the bill
What is the bureaucracy?
Agencies that carry out laws
What case proved the president is not above the law?
United States v. Nixon
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
Life
What can the president do to reject a bill?
Veto
Name one executive agency
FBI, EPA, Department of Education (any acceptable)
What case decided a presidential election?
Bush v. Gore
Give an example of government affecting daily life
Laws, taxes, school policies, etc.
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
How can Congress override a veto?
2/3 vote in both chambers
What is one power of the president besides enforcing laws?
Commander-in-Chief / foreign policy / appoint officials
What case dealt with campaign spending and free speech?
Citizens United v. FEC
Which branch would handle a dispute about a law?
Judicial