¿Cuál es la principal responsabilidad del Poder Legislativo?
Hacer leyes
¿Quién es el cabeza del Poder Ejecutivo?
El Presidente
Who won the Superbowl in 2024
Kansas City Chiefs (or Taylor Swift)
What is the highest court in the United States.
The Supreme Court
¿Quién es el actual Gobernador/a de Iowa?
Kim Reynolds
How many houses are in the U.S. Congress
2 (House of representatives and the Senate)
¿Cuál es un poder del Presidente?
Vetar legislación (ley).
Where did Mr. Figueroa attend College?
Iowa State University
¿Cuánto tiempo sirven los jueces de la Corte Suprema?
De por vida, a menos que renuncien (dejen/ se jubilen) o sean destituidos.
what court is the highest in Iowa?
The Iowa Supreme Court
True. The house of representatives is able to push to impeach the president.
Who advises the President and helps run the Executive Branch?
The Cabinet. (hand picked people that have to be approved by the Legislative branch)
What is Mr. Figueroa's favorite gas station?
Buc-ees
How many Supreme court judges are there and why does it have to be a number like this?
9. So there is not a Tie when ruling over a decision
¿Cuántos senadores tiene Iowa?
2 (Cada estado tiene 2)
¿Cuánto tiempo es elegido alguien en el Poder Legislativo? (ej. 10-30 años)
2-6 años
What is the President's role in foreign policy?
To represent the U.S. and make treaties with other countries.
What part of Iowa is Mr. Figueroa from?
Storm Lake, Iowa or Northwest Iowa
¿Escucha la Corte Suprema los casos de disputas entre estados? Sí o No
Sí
SI
4. This is based on the population of Iowa.
What does the Legislative Branch need to do in order to override a Presidential Veto?
getting a 2/3 majority vote.
How can the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch? and how does this function as a check of power.
The president can veto a law Meaning the President can prevent a law from being approved.
What breed is Mr. Figueroa's dog Jojo?
Basset Hound/Beagle
¿Cómo puede la Corte Suprema (Judicial) controlar el poder del Congreso (Legislativo)?
Declarando las leyes inconstitucionales
¿Cuántos miembros hay en la Corte Suprema de Iowa?
7