government semester exam review Flashcards
what is an electoral college
group of people chosen in each state that formally select the president/vice president
True or false: Article V describes the amending (changing) process in the constitution
true
what is the minimum age to run for the house of representatives?
25
what is the minimum age to run for president
45
what type of political figure has no limit to their length of time in office
supreme court justice
What is a power that congress has
collecting taxes for citizens
who declares war? The president or the Legislative branch (congress)?
The Legislative branch (congress)
how many votes does it take to override a presidential veto?
2/3
how many electoral colleges are there in total in the US
535
how many total representatives are in the US
435
How many total senators are in the US
100 (there are 2 per state and 50 states)
which article in the constitution explains the roles and power of the president?
Article II
What article in the constitution explains the judicial branch
Article III
What article in the constitution explains the legislative branch
Article I
What article in the constitution explains the executive branch
Article II
