General Civics
Name our 1st Constitution which was too weak because it did not give the central/federal government enough powers?
Articles of Confederation
Which "Branch" can declare war?
Congress> both the House and the Senate
Where does a bill begin?
Either the House of Reps or the Senate?
Minimum age requirement for U.S. Senate
30 years old
Minimum age requirement for U.S. House of Reps
25 years old
He wrote about our natural rights of life, liberty, and property
John Locke, English philosopher
Who can make treaties?
Executive Branch> The Prez
How many members of Congress have to vote YES on a bill for it to be sent over to the President for approval?
To pass a bill in the House of Representatives, a simple majority of 218 out of 435 members must vote in favor. In the Senate, a simple majority of 51 out of 100 senators is required.
How long is ONE TERM in the U.S. Senate?
6 years
How long is the term for the House of Representatives?
2 years
Thomas Hobbes
Which Branch regulates trade (commerce)?
Legislative Branch> Congress
How does Congress override a Presidential veto?
2/3 of Senate (.66 X 100 = 66, so 1 more for 67)
2/3 of House of Reps
(.66 X 435 = 287, so 1 more for 288)
How many members of the U.S. Senate?
100 members/ 2 per state
How many members of the Massachusetts Senate?
*Your Senators are Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey
How many members of the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
*How many members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives?
The idea that a strong Federal (National) government can rule along with the people in the states is called...?
Federalism
We have a Congress in DC and we have state legislatures in every state.
This "Branch" declares laws "unconstitutional"?
Judicial Branch> Supreme Court
Who interprets or judges laws?
Supreme Court (Judicial Branch)
If there is a tie vote in the U.S. Senate, who breaks the tie?
Vice President
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Our Speaker of the House is Mike Johnson
Who is the leader of Massachusetts?
I want her name & title!
Maura Healey, Governor of MAssachusetts
Who is Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces?
Executive Branch> The Prez
In the U.S. Senate & the U.S. House of Reps, what is the name of the small group that meets in each place to iron out the details of a proposed bill?
Senate Committee
House Committee
Name one way that the Senate checks the power of the President.
They confirm the judges selected by the Prez
They are the jury in the impeachment process
The Senate, along with the House, can overturn a Presidential veto by 2/3 vote.
What determines how many members of the House of Representatives in each state?
Population of the State