Civics Mishmash
This person served as Jimmy Carter's Sec. of Agriculture
Who is Bob Bergland?
These are the qualifications to be President
Who is 35 years old, Natural born citizen, 14 year resident?
This dept. manages the armed forces
What is the Dept. of Defense
He orders troops into battle
Who is the Commander in Chief?
This group is deciding on the Presidents power
What is the Supreme Court deciding?
Name the Presidents that have been impeached
Andrew Johnson- violating the Tenure of Office Act
Bill Clinton - lied about having an affiar w/intern
Donald Trump (2) - abuse of power & incitement of insurrection
This is the only job the VP has as outlined by our Constitution
What is to preside over the Senate?
This dept. plans and carries out the nation's foreign policy
What is the Dept. of State?
He signs a bill, introduces ideas for bills during State of the Union Address
Who is the Legislative leader?
There is a new vaccine that could save millions of lives
What is a new treatment for mosquito illnesses?
Qualifications to be in the US Senate:
Qualifications to be in the US House:
US Senate: 30 years old, 9 year citizen, live in state
US House: 25 years old, 7 year citizen, live in district they represent
This is the amount of years in a Presidential term
What is the significance of 4 years?
This dept. is responsible for all aspects of law enforcement
What is the Dept. of Justice?
He tries to be peacemaker with other countries and make treaties
Who is Chief diplomat?
This state had a kid governor
What did Nebraska do recently?
This is when we hold our general elections
What is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November?
This President was elected to 4 terms & this amendment mandated a 2 term limit
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
What is the 22nd Amendment?
This dept. supervises trade, promotes US businesses & tourism
What is the Dept. of Commerce?
He is the symbol of the USA
Who is the Head of State?
Ancient settlements were uncovered in this Middle Eastern country that could rewrite early history
What was found in Turkey recently?
This is the Bill of Rights
What are the
1. 5 freedoms- speech, press, assembly, petition, religion
2. right to own guns
3. no quartering soldiers
4. no unreasonable search & seizure, warrant
5. right to not self incriminate, double jeopardy
6. right to a speedy trial, right to a lawyer
7. jury trial in cases over $20
8. no cruel & unreasonable punishment
9. certain human rights not listed in the constitution can't be taken away
10. rights not listed given to states/people
This is the most years a President can be in office
What is 10 years?
This dept. manages and protects nations public lands and natural resources
What is the Dept. of Interior?
He makes sure laws are being faithfully carried out
Who is the Chief Executive?
This country is about to have a social media ban
What is Australia doing soon that will impact anyone under the age of 16?