President's Jobs
What does the president's title "Commander in chief" refer to?
Directing the military
True or False. There is nothing Congress can do to get rid of a Presidential Veto?
False.
How many Senators are there?
100
What does Bicameral mean? and what does it refer to?
Two chambers of congress: The senate and the house of Representatives
What is the difference between Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances?
Sep. of Powers: 3 branches with different jobs
Chks n Bal.: branches checking each other to keep the power balances
What are the secretaries of all the administrative agencies called? They are the people who advise the president in different matters.
The Cabinet
What is the meeting where both houses get together to make sure the proposed bill matches up called?
Conference Meeting.
How many Representatives are there?
435
Who can Suggest an Idea for a bill?
Anyone.
What is the role of a judge during the trial process?
The judge is the mediator/person who oversees the trial. They do not decide guilt!
What kind of Citizen does someone have to be to run for president?
Natural Born Citizen
Whos signs a bill into law on the state level?
Governor.
How do they decide the number of Representative that are in a state?
Based on Population
True or False. A bill has to be passed through both houses to become a law?
True.
What are 2 things that you would find in a trial court and not an appellate court?
Jury, 1 judge, witness testimony, presenting evidence
Name 3 powers of the Executive branch?
True or False: Only the dominant party in the House of Representatives can introduce a law?
FALSE
What is the leader of the House of Representatives called?
Speaker of the House.
Which two branches work together to make a law?
Legislative and Executive
John was found guilty of a federal crime that he did not commit. After his guilty verdict, he decided to appeal his case. Where would his case go next?
U.S. Court of appeals
Who was the President who thought he was above the law? What did Congress do to him?
Nixon. U.S. v. Nixon Congress Impeached him.
What is it called when the President doesn't sign a bill for 10 days until congress is not in session?
Pocket Veto.
What is the Vice Presidents job as the President of the Senate?
To cast a tie-breaking vote.
Which part of the government is in charge of approving/ratifying things?
The Senate
What is the job of the judicial branch called which allows them to look over laws or cases and declare them constitutional or UNconstitutional?
Judicial Review