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The President and the Vice President are a part of what branch?

The Executive Branch

The Vice President of the U.S. is president of what body?

The Senate

The President assumes duty of office on what month and what day?

January 20 th

How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?

By vetoing Bills

Why was the 22 nd Amendment so important?

The 22 nd Amendment limits the presidential terms.

Which body has 100 Members?

The Senate

Which body has 435 Members?

The House of Representatives

What are the powers of the Senate?

Approves presidential appointments, Approves treaties with 2/3rds vote, Act as a jury during an impeachment

How does the President limit the powers of Congress?

The President can veto laws passed by Congress.

What powers are shared between the House & the Senate?

Borrow money, coin money, impose & collect taxes, declare war

What are qualifications for Supreme Court Justices?

NONE

How long are the terms for Supreme Court Justices?

Life terms

What is the duty of the Judicial Branch?

Judge the constitutionality of laws

How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?

NINE

How does the judicial branch check the legislative and executive branches?

By declaring laws unconstitutional

When was the Bill of Rights ratified?

December 15 th, 1791

How many Amendments are there?

27 Amendments

Why is the 22 nd Amendment so important?

It limits presidential terms to two 4 year terms.

What Congressional District do you live in?

District # 2

Who officially elects the President of the U.S.?

The Electoral College

Who is your representative in Congressional District #2?

Who is your representative in Congressional District #2? Jesse Jackson Jr.

Who are the two Senators from Illinois?

Dick Durbin & Mark Kirk

Who is the Vice President of the United States?

Joe Biden

Who was President of the Constitutional Convention?

George Washington

In which state was Barack Obama born?

Hawaii