Legislative
Main Duty of Congress
Make Laws for the United States
How many members are in the Supreme Court
9
Who gives Executive Orders.
The President
What are checks and balances?
The ability of each branch to respond to the actions of the other branches
The Federal Legislative Branch is called...
Congress
Who created the Judicial Branch
The Founding Fathers
What does the Chief Diplomat do?
Can make treaties
What is the goal in Checks and Balances
to make sure that power is balanced between the branches.
Congress is made up of 2 houses...
The House of Representatives and the Senate
How Many Woman are a Supreme Court Justice
4
What does the Commander in Chief do?
Controls the Military
How does the Judicial Branch control the Congress.
Can decide that laws passed by Congress
What are the requirements to be a U.S. Representative?
25 year old
be a U.S. citizen for 7 years
live in the district he/she represents
How many District Courts are there
94
Qualifications to be President.
1. US Native Born Citizen
2. 35 years of age.
3. Resident of the US for 14 years VP- Must be from a different state than the President
Who Picks the Supreme Court Justices
The President
Name both Senators in the state of Iowa
Charles E. Grassley and Joni Ernst
How many Circuit Courts are there
13
What does the Secretary of Treasury do?
Advises the president on US money issues. In charge of printing money and taxes.
What can the President do if he doesn't like a Law
The president can veto the law. But Congress can overrule a veto if enough members vote to do that.