76-100 Flashcards
How can the Congress balance the President’s veto?
By overriding it with a ⅔ vote.
What is a pocket veto?
The President has 10 days to sign a bill or it becomes a law without his signature unless the Congress has adjourned, then it is an automatic veto.
What powers does the Constitution grant Congress that were not granted in the Articles of Confederation?
Power to tax, maintain an army and navy, make courts, maintain a militia.
Who has the power to appoint ambassadors?
The President
Who appoints members of the cabinet?
The President
Who approves the ambassadors and cabinet?
The Senate
Who appoints judges?
The President
Who approves judges?
The Senate
How long does a judge serve?
For life
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
The Vice President
What are three roles of the President?
Head of State, Commander in Chief, and Head of the Executive Branch
What is a treaty?
An agreement between two or more countries
Who signs and negotiates treaties?
The President
Who approves treaties?
The Senate
How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?
By a ⅔ vote in Congress or by a ⅔ vote of a Constitutional Convention called for by ¾ of the states.
How can an amendment to the Constitution be ratified?
By ¾ of the states either by their legislature or by convention.
What is an amendment?
A change
What does ratified mean?
To approve
Who has the power to declare war?
The Congress
What is an ambassador?
A person who represents their home country to another country.
What is a cabinet member?
Advisor to the president and head of a government department
How many states must ratify an amendment to the Constitution?
¾ of the states so right now that is 38 states.
How is the President elected?
By electors or a group of people chosen by each state.
How many electors are required to elect the President?
Presently 270
