Branches of Government
Who makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
How many electoral votes are there?
538
How many branches of government does the US have?
3
Which number president was Washington?
first
What are the current political parties?
Democrats and Republicans
Who can veto a federal law?
the president
How many electoral votes must a candidate receive to win?
270
Who is the nation's capital named after?
George Washington
What is the capital of the US?
Washington DC
What is a political party?
a group of people with similar beliefs about government
What is the highest court in the US?
the Supreme Court
How is the number of electoral votes for each state determined?
The number of senators and representatives the state has in Congress
What state is Washington DC a part of?
It is not part of a state.
What tradition did Washington begin when he did not run again after serving two terms?
Presidents should only serve two terms
Who led the Federalists?
Alexander Hamilton
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
for life
Who wins the popular vote?
The person with the most votes.
How many electoral votes does Washington DC have?
3
What is the purpose of teh president's cabinet?
to advise the president
What were the two original political parties?
Federalist and Democratic Republicians
Who decides if a law is constitutional?
Justice Branch
Which vote is used to determine who wins the presidency?
Electoral
Why does each branch balance the others?
So no one branch has too much power.
What did George Washington's letter to the Jewish congregation show support of?
Religious freedom
What was the era called when there was only one political party?
The Era of Good Feelings