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Which statement correctly describes the process of electing the president if no candidate wins a majority of the electoral votes?
Which statement correctly describes the process of electing the president if no candidate wins a majority of the electoral votes?
Which of the following is NOT part of Article IV of the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT part of Article IV of the Constitution?
Which amendment changed the amount of time a person can be elected president?
Which amendment changed the amount of time a person can be elected president?
Which of the following is a qualification to become a member of the House of Representatives?
Which of the following is a qualification to become a member of the House of Representatives?
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the President?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the President?
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What is the main job of Congress?
What is the main job of Congress?
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Which of the following statements is true about the Electoral College?
Which of the following statements is true about the Electoral College?
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Which of the following statements is true about Article V of the Constitution?
Which of the following statements is true about Article V of the Constitution?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Supreme Court?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Supreme Court?
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Which branch of government does the President and Vice President belong to?
Which branch of government does the President and Vice President belong to?
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Flashcards
Majority of Electoral Votes
Majority of Electoral Votes
If no candidate wins a majority of the electoral votes, the House of Representatives elects the president.
Impeachment
Impeachment
Charges of impeachment are brought by the House of Representatives.
Age Requirement for Vice President
Age Requirement for Vice President
To become Vice President, one must be at least 35 years old.
Supreme Court Justices' Term
Supreme Court Justices' Term
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Electoral College Votes to Win Presidency
Electoral College Votes to Win Presidency
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The Presidential Cabinet
The Presidential Cabinet
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Ratification Requirement
Ratification Requirement
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Veto
Veto
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Supremacy Clause
Supremacy Clause
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House of Representatives Composition
House of Representatives Composition
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Study Notes
Constitutional Principles and Procedures
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Electoral College Tiebreaker: If no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes, the House of Representatives chooses the president.
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Electoral College Size: The Electoral College has more votes than members of Congress.
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Congressional Representation: Donald Norcross represents New Jersey's 1st congressional district.
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Supremacy Clause: Article VI of the Constitution establishes the supremacy of federal law.
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Article IV and Oath-Taking: Article IV does not specify public officials taking an oath to uphold the Constitution; it is a general principle, not specified in the article.
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Presidential Precedent: Not all presidents held prior political office.
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Presidential Succession: If both president and vice president die, the Speaker of the House becomes president.
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Supreme Court Tenure: Supreme Court justices serve lifetime appointments.
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House Majority Party: The Republican party holds a majority in the House of Representatives.
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Presidential Term Limits: The 22nd Amendment limits presidential terms.
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Supreme Court Justice Age Requirement: No minimum age is specified for becoming a Supreme Court justice.
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Popular Vote vs. Electoral Vote: A candidate can win the popular vote but lose the election.
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Presidential Qualifications: All specified qualifications are for the president.
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Congressional Elections: Not all 535 members of Congress are elected at the same time.
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Impeachment Proceedings: The House of Representatives initiates impeachment proceedings.
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House of Representatives Qualifications: To be a member of the House of Representatives, one must be at least 25 years old.
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Treason: Aiding an enemy or waging war against the U.S. is treason.
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Supreme Court Appointments: Supreme Court justices are not elected by the people.
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Constitutional Ratification: Article VII describes the process of constitutional ratification.
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Senate Term Limits: Senators can be elected for multiple terms (not limited to two).
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Current US President: Information is unavailable.
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Presidential Election History: There have been presidents who have been elected more than twice.
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Congressional Duties: Appointing Supreme Court justices is not a duty of Congress.
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Supreme Court Size: The number of Supreme Court justices is not listed.
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Congressional Branches:
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The Senate is the smaller of the two houses of Congress.
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Constitutional Goals: Federalism is one of the goals of the Constitution.
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Presidential and Vice Presidential Branch: President and Vice President are part of the Executive branch.
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Supreme Court Justice Demographics: Sandra Day O'Connor was not the U.S.'s first African American Supreme Court justice.
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Vice Presidential Age Requirement: To become Vice President, one must be at least 35 years old.(not correct, should be 35).
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Branch of Government: The Supreme Court is part of the Judicial branch.
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Definition of Minority: A minority is less than half.
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Article I Subject: Article I of the Constitution deals with the Legislative branch.
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Presidential Veto: When the president refuses to sign a bill, it's a veto.
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Senator Term Length: One term as a senator is six years.
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New Jersey Senator: Cory Booker is a New Jersey senator. (This is not a fact from the prompt).
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Electoral College Win: 270 Electoral College votes are needed to win the presidency.
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Precedent in Constitutional Goals: The opening statement of the Constitution declares its goals.
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Senate Confirmation Power: The Senate must approve appointments to the presidential cabinet.
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Senate Tiebreaker: The Vice President casts the tie-breaking vote in the Senate.
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Popular Vote Role: The popular election outcome determines the presidential winner in each state.
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Founding Fathers' Intentions for Electoral College: The founders created the Electoral College because they didn't think ordinary citizens were educated enough to elect a president.
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Constitutional Amendment Ratification: 3/4 of the states must ratify a constitutional amendment.
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Congressional Primary Function: The main job of Congress is to make laws.
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District of Columbia Representation: The District of Columbia does not have three representatives in Congress. (This is not a fact from the prompt).
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Constitutional Amendment Process (Article V): Article V of the Constitution outlines the process of making amendments to the Constitution.
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Executive Orders and Laws: An executive order is not the same as a law.
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Article VI Content: Article VI does not deal with ratification.
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New Jersey Electoral Votes: New Jersey has 12 electoral votes. (This is not a fact from the prompt).
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Senate Qualification: To be in the Senate, one must be 30 years old.
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Presidential Duties: Approving Supreme Court justices is not a duty of the President.
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This quiz covers key principles and procedures related to the U.S. Constitution, including the Electoral College, congressional representation, and the Supremacy Clause. Test your knowledge on important topics such as presidential succession and Supreme Court tenure.
