Crash Course Flashcards
All legislative powers herin granted shall be vested in a ______
Congress
What is the Latin word for the two house legislative system?
Bicameral
Requirements to be a representative in the House of Rep
25 years old
citizen for 7 years
resident of state you represent
How many representatives are there in the House of Reps?
435
Which amendment made senators be elected by the people?
17th
What powers does only the house of reps get?
Impeachment
Decide presidential elections if no majority is found
Bills of revenue (power of the purse)
An impeachment is like a _______, not being fired
trial indictment
What powers does only the senate have?
Hold impeachment trials
Ratify treaties
Confirmation power
Which congress house has proprotional representation?
House of reps
Which congress house has equal representation?
Senate
Larger states wanted the _______Plan
Virginia
Smaller states wanted the _______ Plan
New Jersey
What was the Conneticut Compromise?
Helped establish the bicameral congress, combining the Virginia Plan with the New Jersey Plan. (The Great Compromise)
Who came up with the Connecticut Compromise?
Roger Sherman
The upper house has _____ representation
equal
The lower house has ______ representation
proportional
What is an intrabranch check?
The idea that one house can check the decisions of the other house?
Requirements for being a senator
30 years old
9 years citizen
How long is a senator’s term?
6 years
How long is a state representative’s term?
2 years
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
Which branch of government is in charge of executing the laws?
Executive
Where is the president’s power as executor found?
The Presidential Oath of Office
Which branch of government interpret the law?
The judiciary branch
Explain checks and balances
Each branch of government has the ability to check the other two, balancing the power out.
How much of the senators need to vote for an impeachment?
2/3
What is advice and consent?
The senators can reject the president’s choices for judges and officials
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
With 2/3 vote in each house
True or False: Congress can refuse to appropriate funds for executive programs
True
