Bill of Rights / Representation
1. What is a Census?
2. How often is the census taken?
3. When will the next census be taken?
1. The procedure of systematically acquiring, recording, and calculating population information about the members of a given population.
2. Every 10 years
3. 2030
Which branch of government is the most powerful?
The Legislative Branch
Who heads the executive branch?
The president
How many cabinet departments are there?
15
1. How many members does the Senate have?
2. How long is a senator's term?
3. How is representation shared in the Senate?
100
6 years
Representation is shared equally
Why does Congress collect taxes?
To pay for the government and the services it provides.
What is the #1 goal of U.S. foreign policy?
To keep the country safe from attack or harm.
How many total electoral votes are there in the United States?
538
1. How many members does the House of Representatives have?
2. How long is a representative's term?
3. How is representation shared in the House of Representatives?
1. 435
2. 2 years
3. Representation is based on population
1. What is a bicameral legislator?
2. What is the bicameral legislator split into?
1. A government that has a two-house legislative system.
2. Senate and House of Representatives
What does the 25th amendment state?
The presidential line of succession. If the president dies or leaves office, there is a line of authority after the president.
1. What is the main goal of the president's cabinet?
2. When is the only time the vice president can vote?
3. How many chances does a bill have to become a law?
1. To advise the president
2. In the case of a tie in the Senate
3. 2
What are the 4 steps for a bill to become a law?
Committee, House of Representatives, Senate, and President.
1. How many total electoral votes does the state of Oklahoma receive?
2. How many representatives?
3. How many senators?
1. 7 Electoral Votes
2. 5 Representatives
3. 2 Senators
What are the 3 qualification to run for president?
1. Must be 35 years of age or older
2. Native-born U.S. citizen
3. Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
How does a state determine how many electoral votes the receive?
The sum of the number of senators and representatives they have.
What does the 8th, 9th, and 10th amendment state?
8th - Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment.
9th - Other rights kept by the people
10th - Powers reserved to the states
What is gerrymandering?
Intentionally creating an oddly shaped district to increase voting strength of a certain party.
Explain the following presidential roles:
- Head of State
- Commander in Chief
- Chief Executive
Head of State - The living symbol of the nation and most visible function.
Commander in Chief - In charge of the armed forces of the U.S.
Chief Executive - Implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress.
Explain the following presidential roles:
- Party Leader
- Chief Legislator
- Chief Diplomat
Chief Legislator - The president has power to promote new laws and sign/veto laws.
Chief Diplomat - The president directs the foreign policy or strategy of the U.S.