Branches of Government
This branch of government interprets the laws.
Judicial
Supreme Court justice
How can the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Veto the laws Congress makes
1st
Where must a Senator or Representative live?
In the state they represent
This branch of government enforces the laws.
Executive
A person in this position can serve for 2 years with no term limit. They must be reelected.
Representative (HOR)
How can the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch.
Override a veto with 2/3 vote
Approve justices to the Supreme Court selected by the President
Congress can remove or impeach the President, VP, or other officials
The Bill of Rights
A person in this office must be at least 25 years old.
Legislative
A person in this position can serve for 6 years with no term limit. They must be reelected.
Senator
How can the Judicial Branch check the Legislative Branch?
The Supreme Court can declare laws made by Congress unconstitutional.
This Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
26th
A person in this office must be at least 30 years old.
Senator
Why are there 3 branches of government?
This is so no one branch or person holds too much power
A person in this position can serve 2, 4 year terms MAX
The President
How can the Judicial Branch check the Executive Branch?
The Judicial Branch can declare Presidential acts unconstitutional
The Chief Justice is the presiding judge in an impeachment case
This Amendment gives Washington, D.C. 3 electoral votes in elections.
23rd
A person holding this office must be at least 35 years old.
The President
How many total members of Congress are there? (Senate + HOR)
535
Despite terms, officials can be removed from office through this process.
Impeachment
How does the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
The Executive Branch appoints federal judges.
This Amendment guarantees American's the right to a speedy and public trial.
6th
The President