Branches of Government
Congress
Legislative
The rulebook of the United States
Constitution
What are the 2 houses of congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
How often do we elect the president?
4yrs
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
President
Carries out laws
Executive
First 10 ammendments to the constitution
Bill of Rights
How long are senator's terms?
6yrs
How many times can a person run for president?
twice
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
the president
Supreme Court
Determines Constitutionality
Judicial
Constitution Day
September 17, 1787
How long are House Representatives terms?
2yrs
What is the president's job?
to carry out laws
Who Confirms Supreme Court Justices?
The Senate
Job of the legislative branch
make laws
Principals of the U.S Government that involve voting
Rule by the people and electing representatives
Democracy
Republic
How many Senators are there?
2 from each state 100 total
What do we call the people the president appoints to run the departments?
Secretaries and Attorney General
They make up his Cabinet
How long do Supreme Court Justices Serve?
for life
What are the tree branches of the U.S. Government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The principle of U.S. Government that involves having a centeral government, indivdual state governments and local governments
Federalism
How is the number of House Reps determined from each state?
Population 435 total
Can a president be removed from office?
yes
What do Supreme Court Justices determin?
Constitutionality