The House of Representatives
How long is a Representatives term in office?
2 years
What is the number of U.S. Senators?
100
According to the Constitution, how old does an individual need to be before they can become President?
35
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
9
Which branch of government does the executive check when the President vetoes a bill?
legislative branch or congress
How old does an individual need to be to qualify as a Representative?
25
How long is a senators term in office?
6 years
Which President served for a record 4 terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
How long is an individual appointed to be on the Supreme Court?
For life unless they retire or resign
Which branch does the Legislative branch check when they override a veto with a 2/3 majority vote?
executive branch
What is it called when state governments redraw district boundaries to get the political outcome they want?
gerrymandering
How many terms can a senator serve?
unlimited
In what role does the President serve as the supreme leader of our military?
Commander in Chief
Which 1973 court case used the 14th amendment to allow abortions nation wide?
Roe v Wade
Which branch does the judicial check with the power of judicial review?
legislative branch
What is the title given to the individual who presides in the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
According to the Constitution, what is the minimum age required to serve as a U.S. senator?
30
What group helps the President execute and administer the laws?
The Cabinet or Agencies
Besides Constitutional issues, name 2 areas that federal courts have jurisdiction over?
maritime laws
federal laws
controversies between states and citizens of different states
cases involving foreign diplomats
lawsuits against the federal government
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The President
How many districts does Wyoming have?
1
What is the title given for the leader of the Senate?
President of the Senate
What 3 qualifications does a person need to meet in order to be President of the United States?
1. 35 years of age
2. Natural Born Citizen
3. Live in the United States for 14 years
What power gives the judicial branch the ability to declare a law unconstitutional?
judicial review
How many votes are does the Senate and the House of Representatives need to override a President's veto?
2/3
What individuals are responsible for making sure their party Representatives vote on a bill that would favor their political party?
Majority and Minority Leader
After a bill is introduced in the senate, where does it go?
senate committees
Which amendment to the Constitution changed how many terms a President can serve?
22nd Amendment
Where do federal court cases begin?
district courts
Congress has the power to declare war. What branch of government does this check?
Executive Branch
Who is Wyoming's Representative in the House?
Name Wyoming's 2 senators.
John Borrasso & Cynthia Lummis
What 3 main roles does the President have?
1. Chief Executive
2. Chief Diplomat
3. Commander in Chief
_________ ________is based on the belief that the court has both the right and obligation to use its power to overturn bad precedents and promote socially desirable goals.
judicial activism
Who approves a President's appointment of Supreme Court Justices?
the Senate