US Constitution Study Guide

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