Judicial Branch
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws.
Who is the President today?
Donald J. Trump
What is the Legislative body called?
Congress
What are the names of the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Rep.
Who was the 5th president?
James Monroe
How long do justice's serve?
Their whole life.
Who chooses the President in the event of a tie?
House of Representatives
Where does Congress meet?
It meets in the capitol building.
How many senators does each state send to Washington D.C?
2
Who was the 13th president?
Millard Fillmore
Who appoints the justices?
The president.
How many electoral votes does Michigan have?
16
Making Laws
What is the term of office for a senator?
6 years
Who was the 26th president?
Theodore Roosevelt.
What is the name of the highest, most important court in the U.S
The Supreme Court.
What is the Vice President's name today?
Mike Pence
What is the name of the record of the meetings of Congress?
Congressional Record
If there is a tie in the Senate, who casts the final vote?
The Vice President.
Who was the 39th president?
Jimmy Carter
What are the titles of men and woman who serve on the high court?
Justices
What was the original purpose of the Electoral College?
To keep the people from making a mistake and electing a destructive leader.
When do the Congress's meetings begin?
The 3rd of January every odd year.
What are the titles of the two presiding officers of the Senate?
The Vice President and The President Pro Tempore.
When did World War I end?
November 11th, 1918