What is a written plan for government called?
Constitution
What are Select, Standing, Joint, Sub and Conference examples of?
Committees
Collectively, the House of Representatives and Senate can also be called what?
Congress
What is another term for the President?
Chief Executive
Only these people are allowed to vote...(if they are 18, not convicted of crimes, and legal residents of the U.S.)...
Citizens
How old must you be to become a U.S. Senator?
At least 30 years old.
How many years must someone be a U.S. citizen before they can become a U.S. Representative?
7 years
How many total amendments have there been to the U.S. Constitution?
27
The number of U.S. Representatives for each state.
Trick question. It depends on population...
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
The Constitution gave the branches of government different powers to oversee and protect against any one branch becoming too powerful. What is this system called?
System of Checks and Balances; Separation of Powers.
When the President vetoes a bill, what fraction of Congress's votes can override this veto?
A 2/3 vote.
On what date is the President inaugurated or sworn into office?
January 20th
What is it called when the President refuses to sign a bill with less than 10 days left in legislative session?
A Pocket Veto
The Framers of the Constitution set up how many branches of government?
3 (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)
What is it called when the President (or another member of government) is accused by the House of Representatives of significant wrong doing?
Impeachment
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch of Government?
Article 1
What year was the Constitution SIGNED?
1787
In bowling, what is it called when you bowl 3 strikes in a row in separate frames? (Hint: Benjamin Franklin wanted this to be our national symbol instead of the eagle)...
A Turkey
He or She casts tie breaking votes in the Senate, if necessary...
Vice President
Who is our school principal?
Mr. Swanitz
What is the leader of the U.S. House of Representatives called?
The Speaker of the House
Who is the most important person in your life and why?
Answers vary. (Brief discussion)...
Who is the current Governor of the State of California (2014)?
Jerry Brown