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Congress
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Miscellaneous
100
What do we call powers of Congress that are not directly in the Constitution?

implied powers

100

If the President makes a military decision, he is acting as:

Commander-in-Chief

100
How can the president can "check" or "balance" Congress's power

veto power

100

What month are federal elections?

November

100

Article 1 is about ________ and Article 2 is about _________.

Legislative Branch, Executive Branch

200

What are the age requirements to be in Congress? (both House and Senate)

House: 25

Senate: 30

200

The President hosts a foreign leader at the White House. What role is he fulfilling?

Chief Diplomat

200

What is the President's term limit?

elected to 2 terms

200

How long are the terms for President, Representatives, and Senators?

President = 4

Rep = 2

Senator = 6

200

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives

Speaker of the House

300

What do we call the powers given to Congress directly in the Constitution?

expressed powers

300
Name a position/job that the President appoints (hires)

Supreme Court Justices

his Cabinet members

Federal judges

some military officers

300

How does Congress "check" itself during the legislative process?

bills must be passed by both houses

300

What is the total number of electoral votes in the electoral college?

AND How many votes does a candidate need to win?

538, 270

300

When does the Vice President vote in the Senate?

only if there is a tie

400

What are the citizenship requirements to be in Congress? (both House and Senate)

House: citizen 7 years

Senate: citizen 9 years

400

Describe the qualifications to be President (age, citizenship, and residency requirements)

Age: 35

Citizenship: natural-born citizen

Residency: lived in US 14 years

400

What majority vote is needed for Congress to override the president's veto?

2/3rds vote

400

How do we know how many electoral votes each state has?

# Representatives + # Senators (always 2) = # electoral votes per state

400

What does it mean if the President pardons someone?

They are forgiven of their crime (let off the hook)

500

How many members are in the House and the Senate? (separately)

House: 435

Senate: 100

500

Who are 1st and 2nd in line to become President?

Vice President, Speaker of the House

500

What big "check" does Congress have on the President?

(hint: if the president does something wrong)

impeachment power of Congress

500
What is the difference between the popular vote and the electoral vote?

Popular vote = overall results cast by voters on Election Day

Electoral vote = determined by popular vote in each state

500

What amendment creates the president's term limit?

22nd Amendment