Founding Principals
What is the Supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
How old must a person be to be elected to the House of Representatives?
25
Do committees have even or odd numbers of members?
Odd...so there are no tied votes
Who signs Bills into Laws?
The President
How many freedoms are in the 1st Ammendment?
5
What is the "Rule of Law"?
No one is above the law...the law is supreme
How many Senators are there in the US?
100
What are "Standing Committees"?
Permanent committees that always have responsibilities
What happens if the House or Senate adds an amendment to a bill and then passes it?
A Conference Committee is assembled to work out a compromise bill
List the 5 freedoms of the 1st Ammendment.
Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly
What does Federalism mean?
Government power is divided between the national and state governments.
Who does a US Senator serve?
Their state/The people of the state
What is a "Conference Committee"?
A committee that is formed to put together a compromise bill
Do bills about taxes start in the House of Representatives or the Senate?
House of Representatives
What is the guarantee of the 2nd Ammendment?
The Right to Bear Arms...to have weapons/guns
Explain the idea of Checks and Balances...
Different branches of the government can limit or check the power of other branches.
How many voting member are there in the House of Representatives?
435
Why would a Representative or a Senator want to join a specific committee?
They could have a specific set of knowledge or the committee issue could be important to their home area or state.
How can Congress override a Presidential Veto?
By passing the bill with a two-thirds majority
Which Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishments?
8th Amendment
When State laws contradicts Federal laws, which one is enforced?
Federal Laws
In which month are national elections held?
November
How many Standing committees does the House of Representative have?
20
What are the many ways a bill can "die" called?
Veto Gates
Do the first 10 Amendments contain Civil Rights protections or Civil Liberties protections?
Civil Liberties...Protections from the government trying to take away a person's liberties.