Congress
Who elects members of the House
citizens from their district
Name one power of the President
enforces laws
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
for life
Why is it important to pay taxes?
Required by law
Who elects Senators?
citizens from their state
George Washington
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote
How many Senators does each state have?
two
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
The President
Who appoints federal judges?
The President
Why is it important for men to register for Selective Service?
required by law
Why does each state have two Senators?
equal representation for small states
The President can only serve 2 terms. Why?
To keep them from being too powerful
How many justices to decide a case?
five
How can people become US citizens?
be born in US or naturalize
Why do US reps serve shorter terms than Senators?
to more closely follow public opinion
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected President.
Why do justices serve for life
to be independent of politics
What is the purpose of the 10th amendment?
powers not given to federal government belong to states or the people