Unit 2 Gov Review (Google Forms)

Where did the idea of impeachment begin?

Great Britain

Where is the vote for impeachment (on each article) held?

The House of Representatives

From which state did the first impeached federal official come?

Tennessee

For what reasons can a federal official be impeached?

Treason, Bribery, and other high crimes and misdemeanors

Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?

For removing Edwin Stanton from Office

Who serves as "the judge and the jury"?

The Senate

What was the name of the first federal official who was impeached?

William Blount

Who has the sole power to try all impeachments?

The Senate

 

In order for an impeached official to be removed from office, how many Senators must vote for the removal?

67

If a federal official is removed from office, he or she is automatically disqualified from serving in a federal office in the future.
T or F

False

Which article of the Constitution established the Judiciary Branch of government?

Article III

Which court case established the court's right to Judicial Review?

Marbury v. Madison

 

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

9

 

How are Justices chosen?

President nominates, Senate confirms.

The Legislative Branch of the federal government, and most state governments, is made up of two houses. What are those two houses?

The House of Representatives and the Senate

Who is the newest Supreme Court Justice?

Ketanji Brown Jackson

How long is the tenure for Supreme Court justices?

for life

 

Which Supreme Court Justice died in 2016 before Trump was elected but was replaced by Trump after his election?

Antonin Scalia

Marbury  v. Madison was a case related to what occurred after which Presidential election?

Election of 1800

What are the Constitutional requirements for a Supreme Court Justice?

No requirements

How many federal districts are there for courts?

11

 

Each of our United States territories is part of our federal districts for the purpose of federal courts? T or F

False

The United States Senate is the Upper House of the United States Congress. How many members are there?

100

How many senators are there per state?

2

How long are the senators' terms?

6 years

Who is the President of the Senate? (position outside of the Senate and name of this person currently)

J. D. Vance

What  political party is our current President of the Senate?

Republican

Who is the President Pro Tempore (President when the normal President of the Senate isn't there)?

Chuck Grassley

What political party is our current President Pro Tempore of the Senate?

Republican

The Lower House of the U.S. Congress is the House of Representatives. How many members are there?

435

How do we determine how many representatives per state?

It varies depending on the population of the state.

How long are the representatives' terms?

2 years

 What do we call the leadership position of the House, and who holds that position currently?

The Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson

According to the Constitution, what special power does the House hold that is different from the Senate (besides impeachment)?

Power of the Purse

 If there is an impeachment proceeding against a President, Vice President, or a federal judge, where does the trial to decide whether the official will be impeached take place?

The House of Representatives

 What are the names of our Tennessee senators? What political party are they?

Marsha Blackburn (Rep.) and Bill Haggerty (Rep.)

 Who is the Senate Majority Leader?

John Thune

How many representatives does Tennessee have in the U.S. House?

9

What is the name of the District 6 Representative for Tennessee? What party is he or she?

John Rose (Rep.)

What are the requirements to be a United States Senator?

30 years old, 9-year U.S. resident, resident of the state for which serving

 What are the requirements to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

25 years old, 7-year U.S. resident, resident of the state for which serving

Residents of which of our territories cannot become President?

American Samoa

How many electoral votes are needed to win a majority of the Electoral College?

270

How old must one be to run for President of the U.S.?

35

If there is not a majority in the Electoral College, how is the President chosen?

It is decided by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Which 3 Presidents have been impeached?

Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump

What is the salary for the United States President?

$400,000

How many electors are there from Tennessee?

11 (9 from house of reps 2 from senate)

What was the problem in the Election of 1800, and who won the Presidency?

There was a tie in the Electoral College, and Thomas Jefferson won.

In the Election of 1824, who won the popular vote but lost the Presidency?

Andrew Jackson

In the Election of 2000, what state decided the Presidential winner? (i.e., which state's votes were contested, leading to a Supreme Court decision?)

Florida