The House of Representatives
How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
2 years.
How long is a term in the Senate?
6 years.
How many terms can a President serve?
2 terms.
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
John G. Roberts
What is the "winner takes all" system?
Every state but Maine and Nebraska award all state electors to whoever won the popular in that state. It does not represent the political minority.
Who does the House of Representatives have a connection with?
They have a direct connection with the people.
How many members are in the Senate?
100 Senators.
What is another name for the President that relates to their military power?
Commander-in-Chief.
How long does a federal judge serve?
What is a swing state? What color do they appear as on an map?
A state where either candidate could win the vote. There is not political party that the state expects to vote for. They could swing either way. Purple states.
The popular vote.
What is the Senate sometimes referred to when it comes to describing the two chambers of Congress?
The Upper Chamber.
What does the term "institutional presidency" mean?
It means that the presidency is much more than just the actions of the president. There is a big staff that helps the President with giving them advice or reporting back to them on current issues. The staff helps the President fulfill all the responsibilities they have.
What is "retail" judicial politics?
Retail judicial politics is case by case.
What is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact?
An agreement between a group of states to designate their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who won the popular vote.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435.
What is the district boundary for a Senator? What does it cover?
What is the "art of going public" and why is it important? What was originally thought about this idea?
The art of going public is a good way for the Presidents to express to American citizens their views and what they believe. It is another way to appeal to the people and show them who you are and if you stand with them.
It was originally thought that the President should not speak directly to the people.
What is judicial review?
Decides what the Constitution says about a law and not what the law says. Says that legislative and executive actions are subject to judiciary review.
What is the checks and balances system? What is an example?
What power does the House have relating to the President?
The House can impeach the President.
How were members of the Senate originally elected? Until when were they elected this way? What amendment changed that?
They were elected through state legislatures up until 1913 with the 17th amendment.
The presidency was created with the framers of the US Constitution because the Articles of Confederation were too weak. The government needed someone who would enforce the laws and serve the country. They wanted to ensure national policy would be implemented.
What does the "living" Constitution mean?
It is a claim that the Constitution has a dynamic meaning which should fluctuate with time. Technology and society have evolved so the Constitution should adapt to that.
What is a Constitutional Amendment?
A change to the Constitution.