Legislative Branch Congress
What are the two chambers of Congress called?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the main function of Congress?
To make laws/pass bills
What are the requirements to be a President?
35 years old, natural born citizen, 17 years residency
Which Department handles all things military?
Department of Defense
What are the two main court systems in America?
State and Federal
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What are some things Congress can do besides make bills?
Budget (appropriate funds), Oversight, Approve appointments/treaties, impeachment
What is the term of a president?
4 years
Which Department does Medicare and Medicaid go through?
Health and Human Services
Which court system handles most cases involving criminal and civil matters?
State courts
How long is a Senator's term? How long is a Representative's term?
6 years and 2 years.
Why are we in a shutdown right now?
Congress cannot agree on a budget plan.
How many years can a person be President
10 years?
What is the term for the secretaries of all the departments, plus the Vice President?
Presidential Cabinet
Federal
What are the two powers that Congress has?
Expressed/enumerated powers and implied powers.
Which chamber can a bill start in?
Either chamber (House or Senate)
If a President does not want to approve a bill, what is his option?
To veto it.
What is the newest Dept, and why was it made?
Department of Homeland Security, 9/11
What is the name of the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
Explain the difference between expressed and implied powers
Expressed powers are literally written in the Constitution, implied powers are derived as being "necessary and proper" in order to do what Congress needs to do.
What is the process to make a bill?
Introduced in either chamber, approved by the appropriate committee, approved by the floor vote, repeat that process in the other chamber, get signed by President
What are the four roles of the President?
Commander in Chief, Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Head of State
Which Department deals with all federally owned public lands including natural resources and national parks?
Department of the Interior
Why are Supreme Court decisions so important?
Set national precedent, can only be overturned by law, Amendment, or another Supreme Court decision