Executive
How long is 1 Term for a President?
4 Years
What is the length of term for a Supreme Court Justice?
Life Tenure
How many total voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What happens if someone in the line of succession does not meet the constitutional requirements for presidency?
hey are skipped and succession moves to the next eligible person
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?
35 Years old
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What is required for a presidential veto to be overridden?
Two-thirds majority in both houses
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President are unable to serve?
Speaker of the House
What is a "faithless elector"?
An elector who votes contrary to their pledge (popular vote)
What is the President's role in foreign policy?
(Hint: Chief...)
Chief Diplomat
Who nominates Supreme Court Justices?
The President
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
6 Years
What requirement must all successors meet to be eligible for the presidency?
Must meet all Constitutional requirements for President
How are electoral votes allocated to each state?
Based on the sum of House representatives and Senators
What happens if no presidential candidate receives a majority of electoral votes?
The House chooses the President
What is the major job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the Laws
What is the lower chamber of Congress?
House of Representatives
What is the Designated survivor?
A Person who is kept safe while all politicians are meeting in the same place. (In case of an emergency)
What is a presidential executive order?
A direct command to federal agencies
What is the limitation to a Presidential Pardon?
It can only be applied to federal offenses
What is the minimum age for a Supreme Court Justice?
There is no specific age minimum.
How can the President be impeached?
House of Representatives gets a majority vote, then it goes to a senate trial.
What Act was passed by President Truman?
Presidential Succession Act of 1947
Who approves Foreign Treaties
Legislative Branch