House of Representatives
The house of Representatives has how many members?
435 Members.
How many members are in the senate?
100 Members.
What is a bill?
An idea to change something about the world, presented to the legislative branch.
When was the declaration of independence signed?
July 4 1776.
When was the constitution signed?
1787.
What does veto mean?
Veto means when the president does not like your bill and said no to it becoming a law.
How do you override the president?
you need 2/3 votes to override the president.
What is the purpose of the judicial branch?
Decides if laws are unconstitutional or not.
Who was the first president?
George Washington.
How are the justices chosen?
appointed by president.
What is common good?
Common good is when a law is for the majority of people.
What is the legislative branches purpose?
To make bills.
What is the Executive branches purpose?
To carry out laws.
How is the president chosen?
Electoral college.
What happens if the president does not veto or pass a law in 10 days?
It automatically becomes a law.
What is the great compromise?
The great compromise was to make sure that the little sates and the big states get the same amount of senate and the house of representatives was determined on population of that state.
What is the Declaration of independence?
The declaration of independence was the letter to King George II saying that the colonists do not want to be a part of Great Britain after the intolerable acts.
What is the supreme court?
The Supreme court is the law of the land.
What does checks and balances mean?
Checks and balances is how one branch of the government cannot be too powerful.
Who is the commander in chief as of 2023?
Joe Biden.
Who wrote the constitution?
Thomas Jefferson.
What is the Preamble?
The introduction to the constitution (We The People).
What is the bill of rights?
The bill of rights is the first ten amendments to the constitution.
What does cabinet mean?
People appointed to help the president run the country and make decisions.
What representative came and watched our congressional session?
Representative Callahan.