Deck #2 skylar sandy Flashcards
How to register to vote in Virginia
In person at the registrar’s office, as the Division of Motor Vehicle, or at other designated sites
Factors in prediction which citizens will vote
Education, Age, and income
Reasons why citizens fail to vote
Lack of interest and Failure to register
Electoral College Process
A state of electors for each state is chosen by popular votes
Legislative Branch
Consists of Congress a bicameral legislature consisting of the house of Representatives( 435 members, based on populations of the states), and the Senate ( 100 member- two per states)
Executive Branch
Headed by the president of the United Sates, the chief executive officer of the nation
Judicial Branch
The federal courts try cases involving federal law and questions involving interpretation of the Constitution of the United States
Separation of Powers
The Constition of the United States in Articles l, ll, and lll defines the powers of the legislative
Checks and Balances
Each of the three branches of the national government limits the exercise of power by the other two branches
Legislative powers
Expressed: Specifically listed in the Constitution
The law making process in Congress
Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative and Working in committees
Ways the Executive Branch Influences Policymaking
Appealing directly to the people and Approving or vetoing legislation
Chief of State
Ceremonial head of the government
Chief Executive
Head of the executive branch of government
Chief Legislator
Proposer of the legislative agenda
