Congress Members
Which body of Congress has representation based on population?
House of Representatives
What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?
To make laws
What is the term length for the president? And what are the maximum number of terms?
4 year terms
Max 2
How long is the term for a Supreme court Justice?
Lifelong
What amendment limited the Presidential terms to two?
22nd amendment
List 3 requirements to be a US Senator.
1. At least 30 years old
2. A US citizen for at least 9 years
3. Live in the state that they represent
What is one power that the legislative branch has OVER the executive branch?
Override a veto or impeach president
270
How many supreme court justices are there?
How many congressional districts are there in Nebraska?
3
What is the total number of members in congress?
535 (Senate and House)
What is the process of redrawing the congressional districts inside the state, so the population is equal in each district?
redistricting (not gerrymandering because that is the practice of redrawing the district lines to BENEFIT one party.
What are the requirements to become president? Name 3
At least 35 years old
Natural born citizen
Been a US resident for 14 years
What did Marbury v. Madison give the Supreme court the power to do?
What type of Congressional Committee is a permanent committee in Congress?
Standing Committee
The term used to describe congress members making a deal to vote for each others bill.
logrolling
What power does the House of Representatives have that the Senate does not? (name one - but there are two possible answers)
Introduce tax bills or impeach the President
Identify 2 expressed/enumerated powers of the president.
Appoint federal officials
Sign or Veto bills
What landmark supreme court decision created judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
How many votes are required to end a filibuster?
60 ("clouture")
Parts of legislation that use federal money for state projects.
Pork-barrel legislation (also accept earmarks)
What is one power that the legislative branch has OVER the judicial branch?
Confirm presidential appointments
How many cabinets are there now?
15
A rule or principle that was decided in a previous case that can be used in a following case
Precedent
Vote by the majority party.