Legislative
How many votes does congress need to overrule a president's veto?
2/3
What's an example of the president acting as CEREMONIAL HEAD OF STATE?
Awarding medals, leading national ceremonies, attending state funerals, throwing the first pitch at a baseball game, lighting the National Christmas Tree, welcoming national champions to the White House, pardoning turkeys, etc.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
Article II of the Constitution outlines which branch of government?
Executive
What is the name of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Which chamber of congress is based off of a state's population?
House of Representatives
What's an example of the president acting as CHIEF EXECUTIVE?
Issuing executive orders, appointing officials and justices, granting pardons, holding cabinet meetings, etc.
Who confirms judicial nominations by the president?
The Senate
Which freedoms are outlined in the First Amendment?
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
What is the difference between an ideology and a political party?
An ideology is a set of beliefs and a party is a formal organization.
How long is a senator's term?
6 Years
How is the number of electoral votes determined for a state?
Number of representatives in Congress (House + Senate)
Which case solidified students' First Amendment rights in 1969 during the Vietnam War?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Describe two different checks and balances the three branches have on each other.
Legislative:
Confirm Justices & Override Veto
Executive:
Appoint Justices & Veto (including pocket veto)
Judicial:
Judicial Review
How many presidents have been impeached? How many have been removed from office?
3 impeached (Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump)
None removed
When the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill, which type of committee works out the differences?
Conference Committee
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
270
Which case ruled that law enforcement must warn a person of their Constitutional rights following their arrest?
Miranda v. Arizona
Describe the role of the Vice President as outlined by the Constitution.
President of the Senate and acts as tie-breaking vote (Article I)
Assumes office of president in the case of death, resignation, or removal (Article II/25th Amendment)
Certifies Electoral College votes (12th Amendment)
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson (R - LA)
Describe the ENTIRE process of how a bill becomes a law.
Anyone can bring up an idea for a bill but it must be proposed by a Representative or Senator. If it is accepted in either the House or Senate, it will be assigned to a committee for revision/debate. Then the originating chamber will vote, if it passes the process repeats in the other chamber. If it passes that chamber, it is sent to the president's desk to be signed into law or vetoed.
Who was Lyndon B. Johnson's vice-president following his succession to the presidency after JFK's assassination?
Trick question - nobody :)
Hubert Humphrey took office a little over a year later because there was no provision in the Constitution that LBJ had to fill a vacancy in the vice presidency.
What are the three levels of courts in the federal system?
District Court
Court of Appeals (Appellate or Circuit Courts)
Supreme Court
What does Article VII (the final article of the Constitution) discuss?
Ratification Process
Who is hidden in our Declaration of Independence?
Nicolas Cage