The Branches
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Constitutional Convention
100
How many branches are there in our government?
3
100

1. Which is the upper house of this branch?

2. Which is the lower house of the branch?

Upper house- Senate 

Lower house- House of Representatives

100
Who is the head of this branch?
President
100

Who is the head of this branch?

Supreme Court, Chief Justice

100
When did it take place?
1787
200

What is the separation of powers between federal and state gov't called?

Federalism
200
How many Senators are there? What kind of representation is this called (for the Senate)? Why?
100- 2 per state Equal representation, each state has an equal number of Senators.
200

1. How long is a presidential term?

2. How many terms can the president serve?

1. 4 years

2. 2 terms

200
How many justices are there?
9
200
What was the purpose of it?
To revise the Articles of Confederation.
300
Who is responsible for enforcing laws, foreign policy, and commanding the armed forces?
Executive branch
300

Which state has the most representation in Congress, and why?

California because it has the highest population

300

What is it called when the President rejects an act of Congress?

Veto

300
How long are the justices terms for?
For life!
300
The Virginia Plan advocated for what kind of representation in Congress?
Proportional- based on size, population, and the amount of taxes collected
400

Who had the power to vote after the constitutional convention?

White men (property owners)

400

How are members of Congress elected?

By the people who vote from their states.

400
What are the qualifications to become president?
-at least 35 -born in the US
400
Who appoints the Supreme Court justices?
The President
400
The New Jersey Plan advocated for what kind of representation in Congress?
Equal- same amount of representatives given to each and every state.
500
Who is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
500
How long is each term for both houses?
House of Reps- 2 years Senate- 6 years
500

Who holds the tiebreaker vote of there is a tie in the Senate?

The Vice President

500
Who approves the appointed Supreme Court justices?
The Senate
500

How were the supporters of the NJ plan and Virginia plan able to come to an agreement regarding their goals- What was the document called?

The Great Compromise

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