Legislative
Executive
Judaical
Missouri Government
Random
100
Describe the structure of Congress (how is it organized?).
Bicameral
100
Who are the current President and Vice President of the United States? How long have they been in office?
President Obama: 2009 Vice President Joe Biden: 2009
100
Define Jurisdiction
The authority to hear certain case
100
Who is the Governor of Missouri?
Jay Nixon
100
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
John Boehner
200
What are the duties of congressional members?
Make the Laws Representatives of their constituents
200
What are the qualifications for the President and Vice President?
35 years old Natural Born Citizen U.S. resident for 14 years
200
Describe the two types of courts
• Federal (Supreme Court & inferior federal courts) established by Congress. • States: Each state has it’s own courts system whose power comes from state constitution and laws
200
Name both Missouri Senators and How long they have been in office.
Claire McCaskill: 2006 and Roy Blunt: 2011
200
How many District Courts are the United States?
94
300
Describe the special powers of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
a. All money (appropriations) bills start here b. Select the President in an Electoral College tie c. Write the article of impeachment against high ranking officials Power: Decides committee members and order bill are debated.
300
Describe the Electoral College. What is their job?
The United States Electoral College is the institution that elects the President and Vice President of the United States every four years. Citizens of the United States do not directly elect the president or the vice president; instead, these voters directly elect designated intermediaries called "electors," who almost always have pledged to vote for particular presidential and vice presidential candidates (though unpledged electors are possible) and who are themselves selected according to the particular laws of each state.
300
How many Appellate Courts are there in the United States?
13
300
Who is the Lieutenant Governor Missouri?
Peter Kinder
300
What is the purpose of the 22nd Amendment?
Limits President to 2 consecutive terms
400
Compare and contrast the qualifications for members of the House and members of the senate.
The Constitution requires that U.S. senators must be at least 30 years of age, citizens of the United States for at least nine years, and residents of the states from which they are elected. Members of the House of Representatives must be at least 25, citizens for seven years, and residents of the states which send them to Congress. The states may set additional requirements for election to Congress,
400
What is the purpose of the 25th Amendment?
Turned tradition into law; says if Presidency is vacant, the VP becomes President and then appoints a new VP
400
Describe the court of Appeals.
• Each covers a circuit-a geographic area containing several district courts • The Appeals court reviews the details of the case. DOES NOT HOLD TRIALS! • If an mistake was found the case will be send back to the district court for a new trial
400
What congressional district are you in and who is your Representative?
Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd
400
What are some benefits the President receives?
• President and family receives finest medical care possible and personal protection (secret service) • President has plane (Air Force One) and a personal helicopter (Marine One) at his disposal • Receives $50,000/year for expenses and up to $100,000/year for travel • Salary cannot be changed during term • Free lodging at the White House and Camp David
500
Describe the Privileges and Compensation of Congress members
• Salary $193,000 per year • Medical and dental benefits • Free office, parking, and trips to home state • Franking privilege- free postage on all mail to constituents • Immunity or legal protection: • Cannot be sued of anything they say or write while carrying out their duties • Cannot be arrested for minor offenses while Congress is in session • May not hold other political office at the same time
500
This is the name of the house the Vice President lives in.
What is Camp David
500
List three Supreme Court Justices.
Justice Clarence Thomas, Justice Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Standing left to right: Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Justice Stephen G. Breyer, Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Justice Elena Kagan.
500
Name a Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court
Chief Justice Patricia Breckenridge Judge Zel M. Fischer Judge Laura Denvir Stith Judge George W. Draper III Judge Paul C. Wilson Judge Richard B. Teitelman Judge Mary R. Russell
500
List the first five offices in the Line of Presidential Succession
• The Vice President • Speaker of the House • President pro tempore of the Senate • Secretary of State • Secretary of the Treasury
M
e
n
u