Governemnt Final Study Guide

Name the 3 branches of government.

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

What does the legislative branch do?

Legislative makes laws

What does the executive branch do?

Executive enforces laws

What does the judicial branch do?

Judicial interprets laws

Name 3 powers of congress.

3 powers are: Power to tax, regulate commerce, and establish post offices.

What is the term for members of the house?

2 years

What is the term for members of the senate?

6 years

How old do you have to be to serve in the house?

25 years old

How old do you have to be to serve in the senate?

30 years old

Who ratifies treaties and confirms judges?

The Senate

Who impeaches presidents and federal judges?

The House of Representatives

What 2 presidents have been impeached?

Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton have been impeached

Has any president been removed from office?

No

How many members in the House of Representatives?

435 members

How many members in the Senate?

100 members

What is a midterm election?

General elections held every 2 years halfway though a president’s 4 year term.

Name the 2 senators from Florida.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody

How many terms can a president serve?

2 terms

What amendment says a president can only serve 2 terms?

The 22nd Amendment

How old do you have to be to run for presidency?

35 years old

Who was the youngest president?

Theodore Roosevelt (42)

Who was the oldest president?

Joe Biden (78)

How many presidents have we had?

46 Presidents

How many electoral votes are there?

538 votes

How many electoral votes are needed to be president?

270 votes

Can you become president if you don’t win the popular vote?

Yes

Who is the current Vice President?

J.D. Vance

List the first 3 lines of presidential succession.

Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate

Who is the leader of the Senate?

John Thune

Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Mike Johnson

How many judges on the Supreme Court?

9 judges

What kind of cases does the Supreme Court hear?

Cases that involve federal law, constitutional issues, and disputes between states

Name 2 cabinet positions.

Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense

Who is the current Chief Justice?

John G. Robert’s jr

What Supreme Court Judge just resigned?

Michael P. Boggs

Who appoints federal judges?

The President

What is the term of Federal Judges?

Term is for a lifetime

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

Who is the Father of the Constitution?

James Madison

What Month and Day do people vote for the President?

The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Does a bill have to pass both houses to become a law?

Yes

Describe how a bill becomes a law.

It’s first introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, then assigned to a committee for review. After passing through both and resolving any differences, it’s sent to the President for approval or veto; if approved, it becomes a law

If a President vetoes a bill, how can it be passed?

If both chambers of Congress override the veto with a 2/3’s vote. This passes the bill even if the President disapproved.

What Civil Rights Act ended discrimination in Public Accommodations?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

What does Title 9 do?

It prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational settings and activities funded by the government

What branch of government is more powerful than the other?

None

What do we call the first 10 Amendments?

The Bill of Rights

Name the 5 freedoms in the 1st amendment.

The freedom of religion, speech, the press, the right to assemble peacefully, and the right to petition the government for redress and grievances

What are the 2 main political parties?

Republican and Democrat

What political party does President Trump belong to?

Republican