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Congress PresidentCourtsNewsGrab Bag

This is the number of Senators that face reelection every two years

This is the term of a U.S. Representative

What is 1/3?

One of these is created every time the Senate and House pass different versions of the same bill

What is a conference committee?

Congressional committee chairpersons are traditionally chosen through this

What is the seniority rule?

The Vice-President can vote in the Senate in this case

What is to break a tie?

This is the number of people in the electoral college

What is 538?

This is the group of advisors appointed by the President to manage the executive departments

What is the Cabinet?

When the President makes executive agreements and treaties with other nations, he is acting as this

What is chief diplomat?

When the President attends a public function representing the U.S. as the ceremonial head, he is acting as this

What is 2 years?

What is chief of state?

This is what can override a presidential veto

What is a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress?

All federal judges are appointed by this person

Who is the President?

The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison set this precedent

What is judicial review?

This is a law that punishes individuals for committing an act that was legal at the time

What is an ex post facto law?

This Supreme Court case affirmed Congress’ power to decide what actions are “necessary and proper”

What is McCulloch v. Maryland?

The constitutional guarantee that government will not unfairly deprive a person of life, liberty, or property is called this

What is the due process clause?