Gerrymandering
When does a census occur?
Every 10 years
What is a bill?
It is an idea for a new law
Which section of the Constitution gives Congress its powers?
Article 1 Section 8
What Constitutional Principle says "We the People"?
Popular Sovereignty
when was George Washington born?
February 22, 1732?
What is the official count od the population?
The census
Where does Congress meet?
The Capitol
Who takes over when the Vice President is not able to lead the Senate?
The Pro-Tempore
What is "checks and balances?"
Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.
when did James Madison die?
June 28, 1836
How many districts must be created for the THOR?
435
After the senate sees the bill then where does it go?
Senate committtee studies the bill
The name of the national legislature of the U.S. is?
Congress.
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Congress- it makes the laws
how tall was Abraham Lincoln?
6′ 4″
Who does gerrymandering affect?
The house of representatives?
After the Senate committee studies the bill what happens?
They vote on it.
Senators serve how many years?
six years
What does the Executive Branch do?
The president enforces the laws
How tall was George Washington?
6′ 2″
Who draws the boundaries?
State Legislatures.
What happens if the Senate committee says no?
The bill does.
The leader of the House of Representatives is called the?
Speaker
What document was written in 1787?
U.S. Constitution
Who was George Washington's wife?
Martha Washington