Who Am I?
H.A.B.B.A.L.
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
VA State Government
Miscellaneous
100
WHO AM I?
(Position AND name required for points)
Vice President
Kamala Harris
100
What fraction is required for Congress to overrule a presidential veto?
2/3
100
Which Article of the Constitution does Legislative power come from?
Article I
100
Which Article of the Constitution does Executive power come from?
Article II
100
Which Article of the Constitution does Judicial power come from?
Article III
100
What is the name of the Virginia Legislative body?
The General Assembly
100
The term for the group that casts the official vote for President and Vice President
The Electoral College
200
WHO AM I?
Position AND name required for points 
Governor
Glenn Youngkin
200
What is the term for when the President does NOT approve a law?
Veto
200
How is representation granted in the House of Representatives and Senate?
H.O.R.: by states population
Senate: 2 per state
200
What are the three major qualifications for becoming President
1. at least 35 years old
2. be a natural-born citizen
3. live in the U.S. for 14 years
200
What is the highest court in the Country?
The Supreme Court
200
How many levels of courts are there in the Virginia Court System?
4
200
Name ONE way the Judicial Branch checks the Legislative Branch
Judges/justices declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional.
300
WHO AM I?
Position AND name required for points
Supreme Court Justice
Ketanji Brown Jackson
300
Where does a Bill go after it is introduced to either the House or Senate?
Committee
300
What is the term for "two houses"?
Bicameral
300
When the President is dealing with foreign nations, which role is he fulfilling?
Chief Diplomat
300
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
Nine.
300
On an odd year how many days does the General Assembly meet for?
30 days
300
The name of the system that awards all Electors to the winning presidential candidate
"Winner-take-all" system
400
WHO AM I?
Position AND name required for points
Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
400
Who breaks a tie in the event that the Senate votes 50/50?
The Vice President
400
These are powers that are listed DIRECTLY in the Constitution
Expressed Powers
400
What power does the President exercise when ordering soldiers into battle?
Commander-in-Chief
400
What are the TWO types of cases that federal courts listen to?
1. cases involving federal/national laws
2. cases that deal with constitutional interpretations
400
What is the role of the Attorney General?
Acts as the representative for the state in legal cases.
400
This is the form of government in which power is shared between the national and state government.
Federalism
500
WHO AM I?
Position and name required for points
Lieutenant Governor
Winsome Sears
500
What comes next?
The Bill is introduced to the Senate Floor --> The bill goes to the appropriate Senate Committee --> _____________________________?
The Bill is brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
500
How many members are there in the House of Representatives and Senate?
H.O.R.: 435
Senate: 100
500
The principle of United States government that is best illustrated in this headline is--
Checks and Balances
500
The power of the court to decide whether a law or decision by the government is constitutional is called?
Judicial Review
500
When the Governor uses his power as Commander-in-chief, who is he commanding?
The Virginia National Guard
500
Name TWO ways the Legislative Branch CHECKS the Executive Branch
-override presidential vetoes
-impeach and convict a president
-approve the budget
-approve presidential appointments.
600
WHO AM I?
Position AND name required for points
Attorney General
Jason Miyares
600
What is the other way something can become "law of the land"?
**Hint** it has to do with another branch of government
A Supreme Court Decision
600
Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress?
1. Makes the laws of the nation.
2. Approves the annual budget.
3. Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges
4. Raises revenue through taxes
Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges
600
Who was the ONLY President to serve more than 2 terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
600
Who is the Supreme Court Justice retiring this Summer? (He will be replaced by Ketanji Brown Jackson)
Stephen Breyer
600
The governor of VA shares the same roles as the President except for ONE. Which role does the Governor NOT have?
Chief Diplomat
600
What is one example of a DENIED power?
Grant titles of nobility
Deny someone the right to vote based on gender, race, religion