SS Govt Branches 5th Gr #2 Flashcards
Today there is one representative for every :
30,000 people. OR
Several hundred thousand people
Several hundred thousand people
What state has the most representatives? And how many
California
53
How often does the Constitution require a census to be taken?
Every 10 years
Representatives are elected to serve for how long?
2 years
If a state’s population increases, that state’s number of Represetatives can increase too.
True or false
True
Only the Senate can introduce spending bills.
True or false
False
Only the House can introduce spending bills
What are the qualifications to be a Representative?
Must me at least 25 years old
A US citizen for at least 7 years
When elected must be living in the state where he is chosen
How many senators are elected from each state?
2
Does the number of senators elected for each state depend on the population size of that state?
Yes or No
No. 2 senators are elected for each state regardless of population size
How often are senators elected?
How long does a senators term last?
Every 6 years
Is there equal representation from each state in the Senate?
Yes every state has 2 senators
Who is the only group that can approve or reject treaties and presidential nominations for government offices
The Senate
What are the qualifications for someone to be a senator?
Must be at least 30 years old
A US citizen for at least 9 years
Meet the requirements for living in the state that person wants to represent.
How long do the President and Vice President serve for?
They serve for a term of 4 years
Can the President and Vice President be re-elected to a second term. ( another term of 4 years)?
Yes
Who was the only President to be elected more than twice and how. Any times was he elected?
Franklin Roosevelt
4 times
What is it called when the President and Congress do not cooperate
Gridlock. This means very little gets accomplished
What is the purpose of the State of the Union address?
The President gives his opinion of how the country is doing and what needs to be done.
Name 3 important jobs the President has?
Works out treaties with other nations about trade and aid that the US gives to needy countries
Appoint ambassadors to represent the US in foreign countries
The President is Commander in Chief of the armed forces and can send them anywhere to keep peace and protect us
Who are the President’s most important advisors?
Members of the Cabinet
How many departments were there in the first Cabinet and what are their names?
4
Foreign Affairs ( department of state)
The Treasury
War ( department of defense)
An Attorney General
The. Odeon Cabinet has how many heads of departments?
15
What can the President do with a bill that has been approved by Congress?
He may sign it into law
Send it back to Congress to be changed
Veto the bill
What are some fun things a President does
Light the White House Christmas tree
Entertaining at the White House
Throw the first ball to open the baseball season
Rolling eggs on the lawn at Easter
What is the only court established by the Constitution?
The Supreme Court
The. Otto of the Supreme Court is
“Equal Justice under Law”
Who is responsible for explaining and interpreting the Constitution?
The Supreme Court
Who can decide if a President’s actions are unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
All other courts in the US do not have to follow the rulings or decisions made by the Supreme Court
True or false
False. They do have to follow
The decisions of the Supreme Court can be appealed or questioned
True or false
False
The decisions of the Supreme Court are absolute and final
What is the highest court in the land
The Supreme Court
How many justices make up the Supreme Court?
9 justices so when they vote there can’ t be a tie
1 head judge and 8 associate justices
How long can a Supreme Court justice serve?
Mother serve for life unless they choose to retire
Who was the first woman to be named to the Supreme Court?
Sandra Day O’Connor
The Supreme Court rules on important cases concerning?
Basic freedoms
Civil rights
Some Supreme Court cases effect the future of the whole country
True or false
True
