economics
citizenship
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
100

what determines what type of economy a town is 

the amount of government that is in use 

100
can you become a legal u.s. citizen by living here for one year 

no you need to live here for 3-5 years 

100

does this branch make the laws

yes they do 

100

can this branch interpret laws

no only the judicial branch can

100

what is the purpose for this branch

to interpret the laws

200

What goods and services should be produced?

Goods and services that can be produced and sold at a profit, guided by consumer sovereignty

200

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution.

200


What are the two houses that make up the U.S. Congress?


 Congress is bicameral, meaning it consists of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

200

what is the main puropose of this branch 


to enforce laws

200

How many justices sit on the Supreme Court

: There are nine (9) justices on the Supreme Court

300

How should goods and services be produced?

Answer: Using the most efficient, least-cost production methods to maximize profit.

300

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Serve on a jury or vote in a federal election

300

how does the legislative branch check judicial

by impeaching judges

300

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

The President of the United States is the head of the executive branch, acting as both the head of state and the head of government

300

What is "judicial review"

Judicial review is the power of the courts to determine whether laws or actions of the government comply with the Constitution. This power was established by the landmark case Marbury v. Madison in 1803

400

Who will receive the goods and services?

Generally, those with the desire and the ability to pay the price.

400

How many branches are there in the U.S. government?

Three (legislative, executive, and judicial

400


How many senators are in the Senate, and how long is their term?


 There are 100 senators (two from each state), and they are elected to a six-year term.

400

What are the three constitutional qualifications to be President

According to the Constitution, a president must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years of age, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years

400

. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

Supreme Court justices serve for life. They hold their offices during "good behavior," which generally means they serve until they die, resign, retire, or are impeached and removed from office

500

name three different types of economies 

command,free and traditional 

500

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

The Louisiana Territory

500
. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives, and how long is their term?





There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives, and they are elected to a two-year term

500


What is the maximum number of terms a President can serve?





A president can be elected to a maximum of two terms (four years per term), totaling eight years, though they may serve up to 10 years if they finish the term of a predecessor

500

What is the highest court in the United States

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land

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