Gwen is considering running for Senate. She is a US citizen by naturalization. How long would she have to have been a citizen of the US and how old would she have to be?

9 years a citizen and 30 years old

Why is Congress considered a bicameral body?

It has a House of Representatives and a Senate.

The United States is attacked by Mexico. Congress decides not to declare war. What are the options that the president has in this situation?

President can send troops on a limited basis because he is the commander in chief.

Which executive action best demonstrates a check on legislative branch power?

The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress

Why is the executive branch considered a bureaucracy?

Cabinet and Executive Office of the President help the president make decisions on how to enforce the law

How will the electoral votes be distributed if a state with 11 electoral votes has the following popular vote distribution: Democratic 48%, Republican 40%, Independent 12%?

The Democratic candidate will receive all 11 votes.

In the next presidential election, how would the Republican candidate for vice-president get on the ticket?

the vice president is chosen by the Republican candidate for president

Example of the executive checking the judicial branch:

President appoints federal judges

According to the 25th Amendment, what happens if the president is unable to serve?

The Vice President becomes President, chooses a new Vice President, who must be approved by Congress.

In the presidential box in the above chart, the blank line would be which requirement?

Must be a natural born citizen of the United States

Which of the following is an example of the use of unwritten presidential power? Giving a speech about a high-agenda issue Voting a piece of congressional legislation Pardoning someone convicted of a federal crime Appointing a new foreign ambassador to Afghanistan

Pardoning someone convicted of a federal crime

The impeachment of a president is an example of checks and balances by:

Congress checking the Executive branch.

Which of the following is not a duty of the vice president? Breaking tie votes that occur in the Senate Presiding over the House of Representatives Succeeding to the presidency in the case of death or resignation of the president None of the above is a vice-presidential duty.

Presiding over the House of Representatives

In the Electoral College system, the number of electoral votes each state gets is equivalent to:

the number of members the state has in both houses of Congress

How did Justice Durso get the position of Supreme Court justice?

He was appointed by the President and approved by a 2/3 vote of the Senate

How long will Justice Durso serve on the Supreme Court?

Until he is either impeached or resigns

What type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have in a state versus state case?

Original, because it would be considered bias for either state to hear the case themselves

Which example BEST illustrates the principle of judicial review?

A government that suggests the Supreme Court use the rule of law

Which statement BEST describes the impact of separate but equal?

It required states to have separate facilities for blacks and females

Identify the importance of Marbury v. Madison.

It established the Supreme Court’s power of judicial review.

Summarize this passage from the Constitution: "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behavior, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services a Compensation which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office." Article III, Section 1; US Constitution

Section 1 vests judicial power in federal courts, requires a supreme court, allows for inferior courts, establishes life tenure for judges, and prohibits decreasing the salaries of judges.

If the Supreme Court finds a law in conflict with the Constitution, it:

declares the law unconstitutional

US Government Final Review 2nd semester Flashcards

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1.

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How many members of the House of Representatives are there?

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435

2.

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How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined?

Back

The state's population

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

Back

Speaker of the House

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the term length of a member of the House of Representatives?

Back

2 years

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Jack is considering a run for the House of Representatives. He is a US Citizen by birth. How old must he be?

Back

25

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many members are in the Senate?

Back

100

7.

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How is the number of Senators in the Senate determined?

Back

Equality

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