True or False: A bill only has to be voted on by the House OR the Senate.
False
100
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative Branch
100
After you have an idea for a law, what is the first thing you must do?
Tell your representative, who writes and presents it.
100
What does the Electoral College do?
Elect the President
200
Which branch can change how the Constitution is interpreted by a court decision?
Judicial Branch
200
How do we decide how many Senators each state gets?
Each state gets 2
200
What does the Executive Branch do?
Execute laws
200
Where does a bill go before it goes to a vote before the House?
House Committee
200
What could happen if we didn't have Separation of Powers?
A Dictator, US controlled by a small group of people, or loss of freedoms
300
Which branch has the Commander-in-Chief?
Executive Branch
300
How do we decide how many Representatives each state gets in the House of Representatives?
By Population
300
Which branch determines constitutionality of laws?
Judicial Branch
300
What does the Constitution being a "Living Document" mean?
It can be changed
300
How many times can someone be elected President?
2 Times
400
Which is more powerful, states or the US Government?
US Government
400
Who signs or vetoes a bill?
The President
400
Why do we have checks and balances?
To stop one area of the government from becoming too powerful
400
Name 2 ways the Constitution can change as a living document.
Amendments & Supreme Court decisions
400
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The US Constitution
500
Which branch can declare war?
Legislative Branch
500
True or False: The House and Senate can override a veto with a 51% vote.
False
500
Does the President have to be male?
NO
500
What is Treason?
Levying war against the US or giving US enemies aid
500
List 3 purposes of the Government as found in the Preamble.
1. Form a more perfect union; 2. establish justice; 3. insure domestic tranquility; 4. provide for the common defense; 5. promote the general welfare; 6. secure blessings of liberty to ourselves; 7. secure blessings of liberty to our posterity