Commonly Wrong Answers Flashcards
Which house of Congress is better for BIG states? Why?
The HOR is better for BIG states. This is because the people are distributed by population, giving the bigger states proper representation. (Hence, House of REPRESENTATIVES)
Which house of Congress is better for smol states?
The Senate is better for smol states. This is because there are the same amount of people per state, giving the small states the same amount of power as the bigger ones.
What are the three other types of powers that the Congress possesses? (Other than creating laws)
Military, Monetary, and Citizenship
What main military powers do Congress possess?
Ability to raise an army and navy
Ability to declare war (prez can’t do without the congress)
What main monetary powers does Congress possess?
Ability to pay off Government debts
Ability to choose where money goes!! (important)
What main Citizenship powers does Congress possess?
The ability to grant citizenship.
Why does the Senate have 6 year terms?
So they can “enjoy independence”
and
Focus on their job rather than public opinion
Who DIRECTLY elects the President?
The electoral collage
What is one of the Presidents jobs?
(hint: To “______ the Con____________”)
To “defend the Constitution”
Can the President declare war (on their own)?
NO! Not without getting the Congress involved.
Can The president sign and discuss treaties?
Yup!
What are three main powers of the President?
Military, Nominations/Appointments (Cabinet members, Supreme Court),
THE ABLITY TO PARDON PEOPLE FOR FEDERAL CRIMES!!!
How many executive departments are there?
As of current (2022), 15.
What were the first executive departments?
State, Treasury, War
The Supreme Court Justices are __________ by the president
Nominated.
Then they are put through an extensive process to see if they should be a Justice.
The Supreme Court judges on previous, ________ court cases.
Lower
They usually only rule on about 100 out of the thousands of court cases they are sent to review each year.
What can the Supreme Court say about a bill?
(hint: it can change if it is turned in to a law.)
That it is UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!
Where do district courts reside?
Across states
What court takes care of (rules for) most cases
The district courts
What do appellate courts consider?
Appellate courts consider whether or not a case was fair or legal
Who comes up for most ideas for bills?
The people and Congress
What type of majority is needed in Congress to pass a bill to be signed by the president?
A simple majority
( >50%)
What type of majority need to agree in Congress to over turn a Veto?
3/4 of Congress agree
