Executive Branch
What is the main duty of the executive branch?
To enforce the laws
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws
What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch?
To write/make laws
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th amendment
How is it determined how many electoral votes each state gets?
The number of representatives they have in congress (representatives + senators)
How long is the term of a President?
4 years
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
How long is the term of a Senator?
6 years
Which amendment grants powers reserved to the people?
Who has the sole power to declare war?
Congress
What are the qualifications to be President?
35 years or older, natural born citizen, live in the US for 14 years
What are the qualifications to be a Federal Judge?
There are none
How long is the term of a Representative?
6 years
Which amendment is the right to a speedy trial by Jury?
6th amendment
Who appoints a Supreme Court Justice?
What is the maximum number of years someone can serve as President?
10 years
Who appoints a supreme court justice? Who has to approve?
President; Senate
Which house in Congress is in line with the New Jersey Plan?
Senate
What is the 8th amendment?
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
Who has to approve an appointment of a Supreme Court Justice?
Senate
Who are the next 4 people in order of succession to the Presidency?
Vice President
Speaker of the House
President Pro Tempore
Secretary of State
What are the three levels of Federal Courts? (lowest to highest)
District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Power to the people
What is the 6th amendment?
Speedy trial by jury