Executive Branch
What is the minimum age for president?
The minimum age for president is 35 years old
Senate age requirements
30 years of age
Who can declare wars
Congress are the people who can declare war
What is separation of powers?
The separation of powers is a governmental principle that divides state authority into distinct legislative (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judicial (interprets laws) branches.
Number of supreme court justices?
Their are 9 court justices.
What are the duties of the president?
Commander in Chief
Chief executive
Chief Diplomat
Chief legislator
Chief of state
Houses age requirements
25 years of age
Who raises armies
The group that raises the armies is congress
What is Federalism?
A principle or system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
Number of circuit courts of appeals?
There are 13 circuit courts of appeals
Which article covers the executive branch?
The article that covers the executive branch is article 2!
Which two groups make up congress
The two groups that make up congress is the Senate and the house of representatives
Who introduces bills
A member of Congress either a representative in the house or a senator will come to introduce a bill
What is checks and balances?
Counterbalancing influenced by which an organization or system is regulated, typically those ensuring that political power is not concentrated in the hands of individuals or groups.
Constitutional requirement to be a federal judge?
There aren't any constitutional requirements but you have to go through lots of questionings and the president and other lawmakers make big decisions if they want to hire you or not.
Citizenship requirements for President
You have to be a natural born citizen and you must be 35 years of age lastly you must be a resident of the US for at least 14 years.
Which branch passes laws
The legislative branch is the branch that passes laws
They have to have a two thirds vote from both Senate and house of representatives
What is representative government?
A representative government is a system where citizens elect officials to make laws and decisions on their behalf, acting as their "representatives," making governing large populations feasible by delegating power, and allowing for specialized leadership and citizen input through voting.
Length of service for supreme court justices?
You can basically can be in office for your whole life or until you want to retire. The average length is 26 years.
Treaty-making powers
The people who are involved in making a Treaty are the president and the Senate.
How many senators per state
They have 100 senators in total but two per state
How many states ratified the constitution?
The original 13 states eventually ratified the constitution but in the beginning it was only the first 9
What is popular sovereignty?
Popular sovereignty is the principle that a government's power comes from the consent of its people, meaning ultimate authority rests with the citizens whio create, sustain, and change their government, usually through elected representatives.
How many federal district Courts in each state?
There has to be at least one in each state but the larger states can have up to four federal district courts in each state. There are 94 in total.