USA Politics Flashcards
What are the three branches of government
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
What is a power of the legislative branch
Impeach the president
What does the legislative branch include
Congress
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House of representative
Senate
When has a president been impeached
Donald Trump 2019
What is the executive branch made up of
President and Vice President
What can the executive branch do
Veto laws passed be legislative
When has the veto been used
Donald trump 8 times in 4 years
What are the powers of the president
Power of veto
Power of appointment
What does the power of veto mean
All laws have to be signed by the president. If they disagree they can refuse
What is power of appointment
The president can appoint people to run including members of the US cabinet and the supreme court
What is example of power of appointment
Amy Coney Barret was appointed to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Why don’t people vote
Election Day is a Tuesday
Voter suppression
Why does the election being on a Tuesday effect anything
Because people would have to take time off work and some can’t afford that
What is an example of Election Day stopping people vote
47% of people in a household under $20000 don’t vote
What is voter suppression
Some states stop people from voting. Former and current prisoners are prevented from voting
What are the only two states who don’t stop former and current prisoners from voting
Maine and Vermont
What are two solutions to gun violence
Arming teachers
Gun bans
How would arming teachers help
Giving teachers guns would help them defend themselves and their pupils
What is example of teachers being armed
After the parkland 2019 shooting Florida passed this law
How would gun bans help
Anyone who is flagged dangerous wouldn’t be able to buy a gun
What is an example of gun bans
In 2022 Texas increased gun restrictions applied by Joe biden and congress
