Executive Branch
What are the qualifications to be president of the United States?
At least 35 years old, natural-born citizen, 14-year US resident
How many years it the term of a member of the House of Representatives?
2
How long is the term of a U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
for life
What is a Pocket Veto?
The president may choose not to sign the bill. After 10 days (excluding Sundays), if Congress remains in session, the bill becomes law. But, if during those 10 days Congress adjourns—ends its session—the bill does not become law
How many total electors are there in the Electoral College?
538
What is the primary role of the executive branch of government?
Enforce and execute laws
Who represents SC in the US Senate (names)?
Darlene Graham and Tim Scott
How many justices does the US Supreme Court have today?
9
What is the precedent?
A legal principle established by a previous court decision
Which group of people casts the official vote for the candidates running for president of the United States?
Electors
A president who wants to establish rules and regulations for the operation of a federal agency may do so by taking what action?
Issue an executive order
Who is the House of Representative member for the 5th district of South Carolina?
Ralph Norman
What previous jobs have most Supreme Court justices had?
Federal judges, lawyers, law professors
What is Gerrymandering?
Drawing district boundaries for political advantage
True or False: A presidential candidate needs to win Popular Vote AND Electoral College Vote in order to win the presidency?
false
What are some informal powers of the President?
Executive orders, executive agreements, signing statements, bully pulpit
What does the elastic clause allow congress to do?
Make laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its enumerated powers
Which supreme court case established the precedent of judicial review?
Marbury v Madison
What is a Writ of Certiorari?
Order by Supreme Court to review a lower court's decision
In which ways do presidential candidates campaign? Name 5 ways
Rallies, debates, TV/radio ads, social media, visiting swing states
Who leads the executive branch for the state of South Carolina? (full name)
Henry McMaster
What is Congress’s role in the budget process?
Appropriates funds, passes budget, controls spending and taxation
The spoils system led to which problem?
Corruption and unqualified appointments
What is a Bureaucracy?
any organization, either in government or the private sector, having the following features: a clear formal structure, a division of labor, and a set of rules and procedures by which it operates
How many total electors does South Carolina have?
9