House of Reps
How many members are in the house per state?
Depends on population
What is the sole responsibility of the Senate?
To try and impeachment
Bonus: How many presidents have been impeached?
Who becomes President if the President dies?
Who becomes VP if the VP dies?
VP and Speaker of the House
Federalism is?
shared powers between the state and the senate.
Bonus: name a concurrent power
Who makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
How old must you be to represent your district as a representative in the House?
25
Who is the leader of the senate?
The Vice President
What are the requirements to become the president?
age:
citizenship:
no one is above the law..... name the principle
Limited Government
What is the two house system of Congress called?
Members are elected for how many years?
two year terms
How long do senators serve?
6 year terms
What job can the president elect people for?(2)
multiple answers: cabinet/Supreme Court
amendments fall under what principle?
Flexibility
If the Vice President dies, who takes their place?
Speaker of the House
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Bonus: who is it?
Where must you live to be a senator?
The state in which you represent
How long can a president serve as president?
2 terms/10 years
Bonus: Explain how that is possible......
How is power managed between the three branches? You must explain this in detail for full points
Checks and Balances
The idea of a government in which the people rule. (Term)
Popular Sovereignty
Do you have to be a citizen to be a member of the house?explain
Who are the senators from NY?
Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand.
What are powers of the President? (4)
answers may vary
Choose a Supreme Court member
veto laws/ approve laws
convene both houses
choose a cabinet
In what way could you explain that the legislative branch has the most power in government?
They make the laws/ answers may vary
What is the House of Representatives sole responsibility.
To impeach