Government Flashcards
Identify the two bodies in the legislative branch of the U. S. Government.
Senate and the House of Representatives
Identify the length of the term of a United States Senator.
6 years
Identify the length of the term of a Representative in the U. S. House
2 years
Which body of the U. S. Congress has the power to approve treaties?
Senate
Which body of the U. S. Congress has the power to decide the President in case no one wins a majority of the Electoral College?
House
what is the total number of amendments to the U.S Constitution?
27
Give the name for the law enacted in 2010 that made it a requirement for Americans to buy health insurance, required companies to expand the health insurance they provided to their employees, and developed a national exchange for purchasing health insurance online. It is popularly called “Obamacare,” after the president who signed it into law.
Affordable Care Act
Explain the function of Article 2 of the Constitution.
It outlines the offices and powers of the executive branch.
Explain the function of Article 7 of the Constitution.
It provides the process for the original ratification of the Constitution.
Which article of the U. S. Constitution states that amendments to the Constitution must be ratified by three fourths of the states?
5
Which article of the U. S. Constitution requires that nine states ratify the Constitution before it becomes law?
7
Which article of the U. S. Constitution explains the powers of the presidency?
2
How many total articles are there in the U. S. Constitution?
7
Give the length of the term of elected officers in the Executive Branch, and name those offices.
4 years, President and Vice President
Explain the term “veto.”
A veto is the President’s vote to prevent an act of Congress from becoming law.
