76-100 Flashcards

1
Q

How can the Congress balance the President’s veto?

A

By overriding it with a ⅔ vote.

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2
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What is a pocket veto?

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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.

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3
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What powers does the Constitution grant Congress that were not granted in the Articles of Confederation?

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Power to tax, maintain an army and navy, make courts, maintain a militia.

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4
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Who has the power to appoint ambassadors?

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The President

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5
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Who appoints members of the cabinet?

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The President

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6
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Who approves the ambassadors and cabinet?

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The Senate

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7
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Who appoints judges?

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The President

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8
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Who approves judges?

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The Senate

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9
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How long does a judge serve?

A

For life

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10
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Who breaks a tie in the Senate?

A

The Vice President

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What are three roles of the President?

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Head of State, Commander in Chief, and Head of the Executive Branch

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What is a treaty?

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An agreement between two or more countries

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13
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Who signs and negotiates treaties?

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The President

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14
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Who approves treaties?

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The Senate

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15
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How can an amendment to the Constitution be proposed?

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By a ⅔ vote in Congress or by a ⅔ vote of a Constitutional Convention called for by ¾ of the states.

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16
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How can an amendment to the Constitution be ratified?

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By ¾ of the states either by their legislature or by convention.

17
Q

What is an amendment?

A

A change

18
Q

What does ratified mean?

A

To approve

19
Q

Who has the power to declare war?

A

The Congress

20
Q

What is an ambassador?

A

A person who represents their home country to another country.

21
Q

What is a cabinet member?

A

Advisor to the president and head of a government department

22
Q

How many states must ratify an amendment to the Constitution?

A

¾ of the states so right now that is 38 states.

23
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How is the President elected?

A

By electors or a group of people chosen by each state.

24
Q

How many electors are required to elect the President?

A

Presently 270

25
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What does adjourn mean?

A

To end a meeting