Legislative Branch
What is the number of terms a senator can have?
UNLIMITED!
How many Presidential Cabinet positions are there?
15
Who appoints the U.S. Supreme Court Justices?
The President
What is the number of amendments that have been passed?
27
Where does Congress meet? (the city)
Washington DC
The Vice President is the presiding officer of this house in Congress.
Senate
Can the president call BOTH houses of Congress into a special session?
Yes, the president CAN do this.
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme court?
9
The first 10 amendments were passed together, and are collectively known by what name?
The Bill of Rights.
Was slavery outlawed under the Constitution?
No, it was not. (sadly...)
What is the fraction (vote) needed in BOTH houses of Congress to overturn a president's veto?
2/3 majority vote in both houses
How long is a president's term and how many terms can a president serve?
4 years. 2 terms max
Which government can set up a court system?
Only Federal?
Only State?
Both Federal and State?
Both Federal and State
What is the 26th amendment?
Lowers the voting age to 18.
VOCAB: A law that makes an action illegal AFTER that action has already been committed.
(HINT- our government is not allowed to pass these kinds of laws)
ex post facto law
How long is the term for a Senate member?
How long is the term for a House of Representatives member?
6 years.
2 years.
What happens if the president does NOT act on a bill within 10 days, AND Congress is still in session?
The bill will become a law.
How long are Federal judges terms?
Life (unless there is impeachment or serious illness)
What year did the last amendment pass?
1992
The U.S. Census takes a count of all of the people living in each state. Why is this important/ what does this count help determine?
The amount of representatives that state gets in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Which house of Congress approves or rejects treaties?
The Senate
Name the 3 main requirements to be the President of the USA.
-natural born citizen
-35 years old
-citizen for at least 14 years
Name the court case that set the precedent for judicial review.
Marbury V. Madison
The 1st amendment includes 5 "freedoms of expression". What are they?
Press
Assembly
Petition
Religion
Speech
What's the difference between expressed powers and implied powers? Name an example of each!
Expressed powers are in the Constitution. Implied powers are not, but Congress can create them because of the elastic clause.
Examples of expressed: establish post offices, declare war, make treaties, collect taxes, etc.
Examples of implied: regulate the Internet, make laws for highways and roads, regulate air travel, etc.