The Executive Branch
True or False: President Trump can DECLARE WAR
FALSE! Only CONGRESS can DECLARE WAR!
True or False: NH has a STATE COURT OF APPEALS
Again, this is FALSE!
Which two branches make up FEDERAL CONGRESS, and how many members are in each?
US Senators- 100
US Reps- 435
Name an EXECUTIVE FEDERAL ACTOR
POTUS, VP, Cabinet, Fed Appointments
During high school, Alden worked part-time at a diner after school
False!
The US President can pardon which types of crimes?
FEDERAL!
A circuit court!
How long does a US Representative serve?
What is the primary task of the judiciary branch?
Interpret and apply laws, not to pass or create them!
True or False: Although Alden plays the bassoon, he originally started on the flute in 4th grade.
FALSE! Clarinet!
Can veto laws!
How many circuits are there in the Federal System?
Twelve! An even dozen!
How long does a US Senator serve?
6 years!
What is the source of authority for the FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
US (Federal) Constitution!
How many different berets has Alden worn to school so far this year?
7! (Plain black, solar system, sprout, lemon, giraffe, yellow and red, and egg!)
What are 2-3 FEDERAL EXECUTIVE POWERS, OR ACTIONS?
Treaties, Sign bills, veto bills, pardons, commander in chief, executive and enforce laws of US
US Supreme Court!
Congress can override a presidential veto with...
a 2/3 vote in both the Senate and House of Reps!
What are the TWO SOURCE OF AUTHORITY for the STATE JUDICIAL BRANCH?
Two: State Constitution, State Congress
What is Alden's cat's name?
Kai, Ms. Kai, or Ms. Kai Kai
Non-executive, difficult question: WHY did the Founding Father's vary term lengths? In other words, why do some government positions last longer or short than others?
I am looking specifically here for the idea that FF wanted a spectrum, one end has quickly responsive to the needs of the people, and the other end of the spectrum is meant to represent stability of opinion
US Supreme Court refuses to hear my case, or accept my petition. Which court will have the final say on my case?
The Circuit Court that ruled on the case!
What is the primary power that the FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE BRANCH has OVER THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL BRANCH?
US Congress: relegates lower Federal Courts!
What is the one basis upon which a lower court can have its opinion overruled, or invalidated?
The court made an "ERROR OF LAW"
Where did Alden attend for his Undergraduate degree? (No computer or phone use!)
Holy Cross- Worcester, MA