Foundations/Constitution
An amendment can be proposed with a
What is two-thirds vote in both houses of congress?
Responsible for the nation’s security and in charge of the military
Responsible for key military decisions that define policy and strategy
Can order troops to carry out a rescue mission, or send troops into action-- but I cannot declare war
I receive reports from military and national security leaders about national security threats around the world
Who is the Commander in Chief?
Two houses
What is Bicameral?
Job of the Executive Branch
What is enforces the laws?
Four justices on the supreme court agree to hear a case
What is the Rule of Four?
Government should be based on the consent of the governed
What is a basic principle of the Declaration of Independence?
Meeting with foreign ambassadors
Visiting victims or going to the scene of a natural disaster in our country
In this role, might be asked to throw the first pitch for baseball season
Hosts important political figures such as Kings, Queens, and heads of foreign governments
Who is the Head of State?
After the census, Congress will ________________ seats in the House of Representatives?
What is reapportion?
The 22nd amendment
What is the amendment stating the term limits for the president?
Reviews the constitutionality of a law
What is Judicial Review?
All people have a certain "natural" or inalienable rights
What is a belief of John Locke?
Negotiate a treaty with another country
Make an Executive agreement with another country’s leader
Acknowledge the legal existence of another government
Direct the foreign policy of the United States
Who is the Chief Diplomat ?
District lines drawn to benefit a particular political party
What is Gerrymandering?
The Vice President becomes President
Who is the 1st in the secession line of the president?
Argues that government should advocate and become more involved in communities/social situations unlike restraint where government refrains from involvement
What is Judicial Activism?
states that all government power comes from the people
What is Popular Sovereignty?
Talk to Congress to get bills I want passed into laws
I can veto a bill Congress sends to me which I don’t support
Sign bills into law
Describe my legislative priorities in the annual state of the union address
Who is the legislative leader?
The speaker of the house
Who is the Leader of the House of Reps?
After the President nominates a Supreme court Justice, who confirms it?
Who is the Senate?
It is a "living" Constitution
What is the dynamic aspect of the Constitution?
What document assures people certain "natural rights"
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Give Speeches at my political party fundraisers and rallies
Try to help members of my political party get elected to Congress
Select the National Chair of my political party
Appoint members of my political party who have supported me and my political party to jobs or top positions in federal government
Who is the Party Leader?
Congress vetoes a law passed by the president
What is an example of Checks and Balances?
The president has the power to declare war (true or false)
What is False?
Supreme court justices are appointed by the
Who is the President?