Constitution
In the case of a tied vote in the U.S Senate, the deciding vote is caste by whom?
The vice president.
The U.S Congress is comprised of?
The House of Senate and the House of Representatives
Which political party currently has a majority in the U.S Senate?
None. (there is a balance of power)
The Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by?
Impeachment.
What is the city or town council made up of?
It is made up of people in the community who make important decisions about the town.
How is the number of terms a president can serve determined?
The 22nd Amendment of the constitution.
What is the Electoral College?
It is an assembly that formally elects the U.S president.
Which political party has a majority in the U.S House of Representatives?
the Democratic Party.
How often do the presidential elections take place?
Every 4 years.
Are divorce, wills and property laws part of state laws?
Yes.
How many branches does the US Federal Government have?
Three: the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, the Judicial Branch.
What does The U.S Bill of Rights consist of?
The 1st ten amendments to the U.S Constitution.
What are the predominant political parties in the U.S?
The Democratic Party, The Republican Party, Libertarian Party
Who nominates the highest officials in the executive branch?
The president (and approved by the Senate).
Who/what sets forth the powers and duties of the local government?
The state constitution.
How many times has the U.S Constitution been amended?
27 times.
What is the oldest political party in the U.S?
the Democratic Party.
One third of the current Justices were nominated by?
A democratic president.
Are laws against tax fraud and the counterfeiting of money Federal Criminal Laws?
Yes.
What are the four basic types of local government?
The county, the township, the municipality, and the special district.
The first amendment to the constitution guarantees:
freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition.
What is the condition on which the federal government depends on in order to work?
Cooperation between its three branches.
Which election year broke the records in terms of campaign financing?
Trump vs. Biden elections. (2020)
What is the role/function of the Congress?
To supervise and make new laws.
Municipalities take responsibility for what?
They take responsibility for parks and recreation services, police and fire departments, housing services, emergency medical services, municipal courts, transportation services, and public works.