U.S. Senate
Number of senators per state?
2
What is the deciding factor on how many representatives each state has?
It is based on population. The more people, the more reps!
This amendment ensures a speedy trial.
6th amendment
What is the title of the leader of the Executive branch?
President
How many members are on the US Supreme Court?
9
How long is a senate term?
6 years
How long is a term for the House of Representatives?
2 years
This amendment prevents soliders from moving into your home.
3rd amendment
How long is the term for president?
4 year term, limited to 2 terms (8 years total)
Name the type of trial: someone has committed a crime.
Criminal trial
Minimum age to be elected?
30 years of age
What is the minimum age for someone to run for the House of Representatives?
25 years old
This amendment allows freedom of speech.
1st amendment
The Senate
Name the type of trial: someone has a dispute with their neighbor over a fence that was built.
Civil trial
Who are the MI senators?
Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters
The title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
This amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment as well as excessive bail.
8th amendment
The president must follow and defend the...
Constitution
The highest court of the land?
US Supreme Court
Who breaks a tie in the Senate?
The Vice President
Legislative
This amendment states there are other rights not listed.
9th amendment
Name the speech given by the president yearly to members of congress.
Name the court that reviews the trial court decision for errors.
Court of Appeals