judicial branch
How many judges are there in the Supreme court?
There are 9 justices in the Supreme court.
How old do you need to be a president?
At least 35 years of age to become the United States
What is a bicameral legislature?
The two different houses of Congress, House of reps and Senate.
Powers given to the federal government
How would people determine if they were Pilgrims or not?
What is the power to decide if a presidential action is constitutional or not?
Judicial review
What are the departments and agencies that make up the government?
There are lots, but this term is called bureaucracy
This is called Gerrymandering
What is it called when a citizen starts a new law?
It is called an initiative
What explains why the constitution was made?
The Preamble
What is Civil Law?
Laws about disputes between people
What are executive orders?
Directions on how to carry out broad section of government or a specific law
Requirement to join the house of reps is:
Has to be at least 25 years old, have to be a United States citizen for at least 7 years, and they have to be a legal resident of the state they represent.
What is the full faith and credit clause?
The full faith and credit clause is a clause that makes sure each state will accept the ideas and decisions of civil courts in other states.
Name 3 concurrent powers:
Enforcing laws, taxing, borrowing money, establishing courts, and creating banks.
What are the four states of law?
Statutory, Common, Administrative, and Constitutional
How many electoral college votes does a candidate need to become president?
270 votes which is an automatic win
What is the elastic clause?
The elastic clause allows congress to “make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers”
What four things can the president do to a bill?
Approve and sign the bill, veto the bill, pocket veto the bill, or return the bill with recommendations.
When was the last time the constitution was amended, and what number amendment was it?
in 1992, which was the 27th amendment
How do the branches check each other?
1. Congress makes laws and allocates funds to check the president. 2. Congress confirms judicial appointments to check the Supreme court. 3. The president can appoint justices to check the Supreme court. 4. The president can veto legislation to check Congress. 5. The Supreme court can put rules on actions to check the president. 6. The Supreme court can put rules on legislation to check Congress.
What happens when neither of the candidates (vice president candidates too) get 270 electoral college votes?
The winner of the election is then up to the House of Representatives. But if neither of the vice president candidates get majority votes, it is up to the Senate to decide the winner.
How does does a bill become a law?
A bill is drafted, the bill is introduced, the bill is sent to the committee, then the subcommittee reviews it, then the committee votes, house of reps or Senate votes on it, bill goes onto the next chamber, then the bill goes to the president
What age are Massachusetts judges forced to retire at?
Massachusetts judges are forced to retire at the age of 70 after serving one lone term.
What was the goal of the constitution?
The goal of the constitution was to have the people be able to have rights, and vote for what they want. Also to make a federal union with delegated powers so no state becomes too powerful.