Executive 1
Executive 2
Legislative 1
Legislative 2
100
Who is the head of this branch
President
100
What does this branch do with laws?
Enforce laws.
100
What does this branch do with laws?
Makes laws
100
The 2 types of Legislative Powers.
Expressed and Implied
200
What principle of government is represented by Congress approving Presidential appointments?
Checks and Balances
200
This group of people ACTUALLy choose the president
Electoral College
200
Name one of the types of committees
Standing, Select, and Joint
200
After a bill is introduced on the House floor, where does it go next?
What is Committee
300
Name two things the President can’t do.
Declare War, Make laws, Decide how federal money will be spent, interpret laws, Choose cabinet members or supreme court justices without senate approval. (any of these)
300
After the Vice President, who is next in line for presidential succession?
The Speaker of the House.
300
How many representatives are there in Congress?
435
300
How many senators are there in all?
100
400
Name 3 things the President can do.
Make treaties with approval of the senate, Veto bills and sign bills, Represent our nation in talks w/ foreign countries, Enforce laws the laws Congress passes, Act as commander in chief during a war, Call out troops to protect our nation against attack, Make suggestions about things that should be new laws, Lead his political party, Entertain foreign guests, Recognize foreign countries, Grant pardons, Nominate cabinet members, appoint ambassadors, talk to the people, represent the people. (any of these)
400
Mr. Scott is 31 years old, could he run for president right now?
No, you have to be 35
400
How many senators does each state have and how long do they serve for?
2, they serve for 6 years
400
What happens if the President Vetoes a bill?
It's sent back to Congress where they can override a veto with 2/3 majority in both Houses.
500
Name the 42nd President. (Barack Obama is the 44th)
Bill Clinton.
500
The President's cabinet consists of who?
The heads of the 15 departments.
500
Who is John Mica
He is our representative in the House?
500
Name one senator from Florida.
Marco Rubio or Bill Nelson
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