Checks and balances
Who controls the Executive branch?
The president
How old do you have to be in order to be in HOR?
25 years old
How old do you have to be in order to get into the Senate?
30 years old
Who controls the Legislative branch?
Congress
How many people are in the HOR?
435 total
Who are the two senators from New Hampshire?
Jeanne Shahean and Maggie Hassan
Who controls the Judicial branch?
The supreme court
How long do you have to be a citizen in your state order to be in the House of Representatives?
7 years
How long do you have to be a citizen in your state in order to be a senator?
9 years
Why did Congress separate checks and balances into three branches?
Each branch is assigned specific duties
How long is the HOR's term?
2 years
How long is the Senators term?
6 years
What are checks and balances?
A political principle which describes how the branches work together
What are the special duties of HOR.
All bills that deal with raising money
What are the Special duties of the Senate?
Approves presidential appointments