3 branches
How many senators in the U.S. Senate?
100
What amendment protects your right to choose your religion?
1st
Who is the governor of Alabama?
Kay Ivey
What type of government does the United States have?
Democracy
Which political party is known for being more progressive?
Democrat
How many members in Congress?
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts Jr
veto/sign bills, command the military, enforce laws, pardon individuals, appoint federal officers, make treaties, etc
Name BOTH of Alabama's senators
Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville
When a bill is becoming a law, what happens if either the House of Representatives or the Senate makes any changes to the bill?
It has to go back to the first house it was introduced to.
What amendment abolished poll tax?
Alabama Senator
How many articles are in the Constitution?
7
How many votes are needed to win a presidential election?
270
What branch interprets the laws?
judicial
What amendment made it so anyone can vote regardless of race or skin color?
15th
If something were to happen to the president and the vice president tomorrow, who would step in as the president? Must give that persons name
Mike Johnson
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments
What does PAC stand for?
political action committee
If Alabama has 9 electoral college votes, how many of these are representatives?
7
What amendment allows states to make their own laws?
10th
Who is Thomas Paine?
Author of Common Sense, Enlightenment thinker
Name one power that Congress has according to the Constitution
declare war, make laws, approve/deny presidential appointments, impeach federal officers, collect taxes, raise an army
What president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?