Article 1
What is the Legislative Branch called?
Congress
What is the Executive Branch’s primary responsibility?
enforce laws
What is the name of the top Federal court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many senators are there in Congress?
100
What are the 3 branches of government?
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
What are the two chambers of Congress called?
House of Representatives and Senate
How long is a president’s term? How many terms can a president serve?
4 years; 2 terms
What is the Judicial Branch’s primary responsibility?
Interpret the Constitution
How many senators does each state have?
2
Which branch is the most powerful? Why?
All branches are equal. Their powers are separate and equal.
How long does a representative serve?
2 years
What are the 3 requirements to be president?
Natural-born citizen, age 35, live in the US for 14 years
How long do Supreme Court justices and federal judges hold their positions?
Lifetime
What is the Legislative Branch’s primary responsibility?
to make laws
What is the vice president’s role and responsibility in the Senate?
to break a tie
How long does a senator serve?
6 years
What is the president’s job in the military?
Commander-in-chief
What are the names of the 3 Federal Courts?
Federal District Courts, Circuit Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
How are the number of representatives for each state determined?
Based on the population of the state
How can Congress check the power of the president in lawmaking?
Congress can override a veto with a 2/3 vote in each house.
What are the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the impeachment process?
The House of Representatives impeaches
The Senate holds a trial to convict
What are 3 responsibilities that the president has?
Appoint judges, make treaties and agreements with other countries, and appoint ambassadors?
What does Article 3 guarantee a right to defendants in federal criminal trials?
The right to a trial by jury
What are 3 powers that the Legislative Branch has?
Declare war, make laws, collect taxes, and regulate commerce?
How can the president check the power of Congress in lawmaking?
The president can veto a bill and prevent it from becoming law.