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How does the Legislative Branch check the President’s power regarding bills and laws?
Overriding the veto
What Count is needed to stop the President’s vote of a bill?
2/3s majority vote of each house of Congress
When is the President sworn in to office?
January 20; every four years
What is an extradition?
When a criminal is returned to the state he or she is wanted
What is separation of powers?
Diving the federal government into three branches; balances of power
How many Presidents have we had?
46
What are the two main political parties?
Democrats and Republicans
What problem is the current House of Representatives facing since 1/3/23?
Can’t pick a Speaker of the House
What is partisanship?
to favor your own political party
What is crossing the aisle?
When one member of a party votes against their own party or with the other party
Why does the VP vote in the Senate when it is needed?
when there is a tie; to break it
Why would the President choose to use the “pocket veto”?
does not want to sign or veto, so chooses to ignore it
When was slave trade ended?
1808
Who was the first Vice President of the United States of America?
John Adams
What is the salary of the president of the United States of America?
400,000 dollars per year
What is the salary of the Speaker of the House?
223,500 dollars per year
Who was the first President of the United States of America?
George Washington
Who can coin money?
Congress
What is Brankruptcy?
When individuals or companies cannot be paid and are dismissed which equals bad credit, and no loans for at least 7 years.
How many branches of government are there?
three
What are the branches called?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Why do we have different branches?
to ensure that no one branch becomes too powerful
Who is the head of Executive Branch?
President
What does the Preamble state?
the purpose of the Constitution
How does a bill become a law?
Introduced by Congress, referred to committees, Congress debate, vote on bill, if not approved = refused, Revisions discussed, Congress votes again, if approved goes to President for signature, if not signed by President = veto
Where does a bill begin and who must sign it to become a law?
Congress; President
Where was the Constitutional Convection held?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How long does a justice serve on the Supreme Court?
for life with good behavior
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
nine or more
Who can declare war?
Congress
Does the VP ever vote in Congress? If so when?
yes; when there is a tie
If a power is not given to the Federal government, who does it belong to?
the state and or people
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