Voting
How old must you be to vote?
18
What are the qualifications to be the President?
Natural born citizen, at least 35 years old, has lived in the U.S. at least 14 years
What is it called when the president sends a bill back?
Veto
What does Rule of Law mean?
the principle that everyone, including government leaders, is subject to the same laws
Enforce laws?
Judicial Branch
Who are the 3 presidents that have been impeached?
Jackson, Clinton, and Trump
What are the qualifications to be in the House of representatives?
Citizen, at least 25 years old, has lived in the US for 7 years, live in the state they represent
What happens if the President doesnt sign a bill in 10 days?
It automatically becomes law
What is oversight?
the action of watching over something
Create laws
Legislative branch
How many states must ratify an amendment before it becomes law?
3/4
What are the qualifications of the Senate?
citizen, at least 30 years old, has lived in the US for at least 9 years, lives in the state they represent
What are the 3 branches of Government?
legislative, executive, and judicial
What does levy mean?
to impose (force on)
Impeach
Executive branch
Which two states are the only states that do not use "a winner takes all" approach to the electoral college?
Maine and Nebraska
What are the qualifications for the Supreme Court?
Must be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
What are checks and balances?
The division of power in the American government by which each branch prevents the others from becoming too powerful.
What does appeal mean?
the process of bringing a legal case in front of a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.
Create laws?
Legislative Branch
How does the electoral college work?
The people vote for electors, who then vote for the president.
What are the qualifications of the Vice President?
the same as the president
They do not require the approval of Congress.
What is original jurisdiction?
Who is the Executive Branch?
The President