Constitution
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Checks and Balances
100
When was the Constitution written? How long did it take?
May- September 1787, 4 months.
100
What are the two houses in the Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate.
100
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
the President
100
Who confirms Supreme Court Judicial appointments?
The Senate.
100
What is tyranny?
The abuse of power.
200
What does veto mean? Which branch initiates a veto?
to say "no" to a bill; to reject and the Executive Branch.
200
How many members in the House and the Senate?
435 in the House and 100 in the Senate.
200
How many years can someone be President?
eight years (two terms of four years each)
200
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
Nine
200
The federal and state government working together is an example of...?
Federalism
300
What did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation.
300
What are three powers given to Congress?
The ability to declare war, power of the purse, create courts, override vetoes, impeach and try the President, confirm nominees, etc.
300
How old must someone be to be President?
35 years old
300
Justices are appointed for...?
Life
300
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
The Vice President
400
How can the Constitution be changed?
Through the Amendment process.
400
Which chamber brings charges of impeachment and which chamber hears the trial?
The House of Reps brings impeachment charges and the Senate hears the trial.
400

What checks does the President have on the Judicial Branch?

The President can nominate judges, and justices to the Supreme Court.

400
What is Judicial Review?
The ability of the court to review the constitutionality of laws or actions.
400
What are two checks of power that Legislative Branch wields?
Impeachment power, power to confirm judicial appointments, ratification of treaties, the power to override a veto, or pass a law in response to a judicial decision.
500
What are the sections of the Constitution?
The Preamble, Seven Articles, and the Amendments.
500

What function does the House of Representatives play if no Presidential nominee reaches 270 Electoral Votes?

The House will decide the President if there is no clear leader in the Electoral College.

500
What are three powers given to the President?
Power to nominate federal judges, veto power, power to pardon, executive orders, agreements, etc.
500
Who sets the number of Justices on the Supreme Court?
Congress
500

Which amendment reserves powers to the states?

10th

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