Article 1 Congress
How many members are in the house of representatives?
435
What is the presidency primary responsibility?
To enforce law
Which court is directly created by article III.
The supreme court
most legislative work happens in which type of committees? There are 2 answers
standing and sub committees
Who is the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the presidential line of succession?
VP, Speaker of the House, Senate pro tem
House members serve____year tems; Senators serve____year terms.
2;6
The president must be at least ____ years old.
35 years old
Who appoints federal judges?
The president
What is pork barrel legislation?
crafting a piece of legislation that contains financial benefits the home district.
what is the incumbent advantage
over 90% chance of reelection due to name recognition, media attention, and franking privileges.
Name one formal qualification for serving in the house
25 years old, U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and legal residence in the state they represent
If the electoral college fails to choose a president who decides?
The house of Representatives
What is appellate jurdisiction?
Reviews the procedures from the lower courts.
What vote percentage is required to override a presidential veto?
2/3
Define gerrymandering.
oddly drawn district lines for political gain.
What is the term for redrawing district lines within a state?
10 years
Name one formal and one informal qualification for the presidency.
formal:
-35, natural born citizen, 14 years of residency
Informal:
- Wealth, and perhaps religion, if not Christian.
What rule determines whether the Supreme Court grants a writ of certiorari?
The rule of four
What does the House Rules Committee do?
It sets the rules for debate on bills and decides whether amendments will be allowed.
Which president has appointed the most supreme court justices?
Donald trump
The House originates tax bills and brings ______, white the senate______treaties and comfirms appointments.
impeachment charges, ratifies
Executive agreements are made between____and do not require senate approval.
President, and another head of state (foreign leader)
Judicial review is the power to invalidate actions of other institutions if ________, established in ________.
unconstitutional; Marbury v Madison
A conference committee reconciles differences between____and _______ versions of a bill.
senate and house
the dual court system means we have both ____courts and _____ courts