Basic Info
The document that runs the American Government
The Constitution (1787)
Who elects the President?
Electoral College
How many members in the House?
435
Who picks Judges
Nominated by President
The branch that ENFORCES the laws AND who runs it.
Executive - President
4 years
How many members in the Senate
100
Approved by who?
The Senate (51%)
The branch that MAKES the law and who is in it.
Legislative - House and Senate
How many terms can a President serve?
2 terms
Term for Senate
Age for Senate
6 years
30 years old
How long do judges serve?
Life
Branch that Interprets the Law and WHO is in it
Judicial - Supreme Court
Requirements (3)
35 years old
14 years resident
natural born citizen
Term and length for House
25
2 YEARS
Requirements to be a judge?
NONE
Name some powers of the federal government
Coin Money, Declare War, Regulate Commerce, Make an army, post offices, create states, etc.
Duties of the president
Negotiates Treaties
Nominates Judges
Executive Orders
Command in Chief
Can VETO and Pardon
Fancy word for having 2-house legislature
Bicameral
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9