What determines how many representatives a state has?

The population of the state compared to others

What determines how many senators a state gets?

Each state has the same number.

What is the definition of a domestic power?

A power the president has within the borders of the United States

What is the definition of a foreign power of the president?

A power the president has that relates to countries outside of the United States.

Which of the following would be an example of the president using a foreign power? Options: The president signing a treaty with the President of Finland., The president signing a bill into law that lowers taxes., The president providing money to help California deal with wildfires., The president campaigning to help a senator get reelected.

The president signing a treaty with the President of Finland.

What is the electoral college system?

The system used to elect the president where candidates compete to win the electoral votes of states.

What is the popular vote?

The total amount of votes a candidate receives.

What is an amendment to the Constitution?

Any change that was made to the Constitution after it was ratified.

What is the bill of rights?

The first 10 amendments of the Constitution

Which of the following is a check the legislative branch has over the executive branch? Options: Congress approves of presidential nominations., Congress has the power to ignore executive orders., Congress has the power to require the president to change political parties., Congress has the power to force cabinet members to resign.

Congress approves of presidential nominations.

What is the president's cabinet?

The president's advisors who run executive departments.

What is an executive order?

An order given by the president that has the same force as law.

What are checks and balances?

The system of having branches of government have power over each other.

Which of the following is a reason the Anti-Federalists opposed the ratification of the Constitution? Options: It did not include a bill of rights, It did not make the president strong enough, It did not have a congress that included a house and senate, It did not include a supreme court

It did not include a bill of rights

How does Congress have the power to regulate the internet?

Congress has the power to regulate the internet because of the necessary and proper clause.

What does the supremacy clause do?

The supremacy clause ensures that federal law is the supreme law of the land.

Which of the following correctly lists how a bill becomes a law? Options: A bill becomes a law through introduction, committee review, debate, voting, approval by both chambers, and a Presidential signature., A bill becomes a law through public opinion polls and media coverage., A bill becomes a law only if it is approved by the Supreme Court., A bill is automatically passed after being introduced in Congress.

A bill becomes a law through introduction, committee review, debate, voting, approval by both chambers, and a Presidential signature.

What is an implied power?

Implied powers are powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are assumed from the expressed powers.

The Constitution, Legislative Branch and Executive Branch Flashcards

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What is the foundation for the federal government of the United States?

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The Constitution

2.

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What is an exclusive (expressive) power?

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A power only for the federal government

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What is a reserved power?

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A power only the states have

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What is a concurrent power?

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A power that both the federal government and state government have

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What is the purpose of the legislative branch?

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To make laws.

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What is the role of the Speaker of the House?

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Running the day to day business of the House of Representatives.

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How many representatives are there?

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435

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