Branches of Government
How many branches of government does the United States have?
3
Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
What does Congress do?
Write bills that become laws
True or False: The Supreme Court can overturn rulings by lower courts.
True!
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch of government writes and makes laws?
Legislative Branch
Who is the person second in command to the President of the United States? Who is he?
The Vice President, J.D. Vance
Which two groups ('houses') make up Congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?
The President
How many representatives does Minnesota have in the House of Representatives?
8!
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Which branch of government is the President in charge of?
The Executive Branch
How many senators are there from each state? How many in total?
2 senators from each state, totaling 100
How many Justices are in the Supreme Court? Why this number?
9; because it is odd, and they can't have a tie
What is impeachment? How can a president be impeached?
When they are charged with misconduct/removed from office (fired). They can be impeached from treason, bribery, or high crimes.
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
How many terms can a president serve? How many years?
2 terms totaling 8 years
How many seats are there in the House of Representatives? How is each state's number determined?
435; determined by population
How long do the Justices appointments in the Supreme Court last?
For lifetime or until retirement
What are the 3 requirements to be eligible for presidency?
1. At least 35 years old
2. A natural-born U.S. citizen
3. A U.S. resident for at least 14 years
Which branch of the U.S. Government holds ultimate power over the others?
None of them! They are separate but co-equal and all work together.
What are two responsibilities of the President?
Sign bills into law or veto them, grant pardon, declare war, control the military, call Congress into session...
What building does Congress meet in?
The Capitol Building
Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
What is the name of the official ceremony when a new president in sworn into office?
Inauguration