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This Amendment expresses that there are rights not explicitly expressed in the Bill of Rights.
9th Amendment
Under the Articles of Confederation, this entity had the most power.
States
What is one responsibility of the Vice President?
Tiebreaking vote in Senate, Replace President if something happens, attend formal events on behalf of President, media appearances to bolster President
How many judges are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Who becomes President if both the President and VP are incapacitated?
Speaker of the House (Mike Johnson)
This Amendment gives powers not listed to the states.
10th Amendment
Name one of the requirements to be a U.S. Senator (besides citizenship).
30 y/o, citizen for 9 years, resident of state they represent
How long is one Presidential Term?
Four Years (2024-28)
What do we call the judges who sit on the Supreme Court?
Justices
How many voting members of the House of Representatives are there?
435
This Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law and defines citizenship. It's also the longest amendment, passed during Reconstruction.
14th Amendment
What do we call it when a Senator talks forever and stops business in the Senate. This happened this year during the government shutdown.
Filibuster
What is the process of investigating and removing the President from office during his/her term?
Impeachment (and conviction)
Name a Supreme Court case and the result.
Thousands of choices!!
How many Senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
This Amendment dictates the specifics of Eminent Domain.
5th Amendment
Name a President who was impeached and briefly explain why.
Trump 2 - January 6 Insurrection
Trump 1 - Improper withholding of funds for foreign influence
Clinton - Perjury, Obstruction of Justice
Nixon - Watergate scandal
A. Johnson - Violation of Tenure of Office Act
Name a current Supreme Court Justice.
9 options
Where are Bills introduced at the first step in the lawmaking process?
Committees
This Amendment guarantees your right to confront your accusers in court.
6th Amendment
Name one BENEFIT of being President.
Secret Service for life, $400K per year, Motorcade, travel allowance, Air Force One, living in White House, etc.
What is the main power of the Supreme Court to check other branches called?
Judicial Review
How long is a term for a U.S. Representative?
2 Years