Presidents
What does veto mean?
When the president says no to a Bill becoming a law.
What is the highest court( under the basketball court)?
The supreme court.
How does a Bill become a law?
It has to be voted on or the president says yes. If the president vetoes or waits ten days. Then congress votes 2/3rds majority vote to override the president’s veto.
What does liberty mean?
Liberty means freedom.
What are the first 3 words of the Preamble?
We The People.
What is the definition of term?
Service as president
How many branches of government are there and name them?
There are three, the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.
What are the four powers of congress?
Congress can pass laws, coin money, declare war, and to impeach someone.
What is a convention?
A convention is a gathering of people.
What does Interstate mean?
Interstate means between states
What does the Executive branch do?
It enforces laws.
What are Justices?
Members of the Supreme Court.
What does a patent achieve?
It makes sure no one can copy your idea
How many parts is the constitution split into, and what are they called?
There are 7, and they are called Articles.
What position are the cabinet members in?
The people under the president/advisors.
What is the definition of Impeach?
To be called to court.
What is the percentage of the majority?
The percentage of the majority is 67%.
How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?
You need to be at least 25 years old.
For how many years do you have to be a citizen in order to serve in the House of Representatives?
You have to be a citizen for 7 years.
What can a pardon do?
Excuse someone from a crime or prison sentence.
What are six powers of the U.S. President?
The president can Veto laws, appoint military officers, nominate supreme court justices, make treaties, execute laws, and can pardon someone.
What do Checks and Balances do?
Make sure that no branch of government has too much power.
How long is the maximum length of term for the Senate?
The maximum length of term for the Senate is 6 years.
Part one name three powers for the National Government. Part two name three powers for the State Government. Part three name three powers for both types of Government.
Part one: Coining money, weights and measurements, and foreign trades. Part two: Marriage and divorce, establishing and maintaining schools, and regulating trade. Part three: Criminal justice, raising taxes, and public welfare.
What does public welfare mean?
How to live/take care.