Step 1 for a Bill to become a law
an Idea
The branch that makes the laws
Legislative
How many justices are there
9
How many representatives are there
435
What does this branch do
enforces the laws
Steps 2,3, and 4
Goes to the
Senate
House
Committee
the branch that interprets the law
Judicial
Three court systems
Supreme, Circuit, Magistrate
How many senators are there
100
How many Presidents have been impeached
2
Steps 5, 6, 7
Voted on
goes back to the senate
goes back to the house
The branch that enforces the law
Executive
What can happen to a justice if they commit an act of treason
impeached
What is the job of the Legislative
Make Laws
Which president was also a justice
taft
8, 9, 10
Voted on again
president
He can pass, veto, ask for changes
Can you appeal a decision
no
Finally step 10
Becomes a law
How long does a justice serve
lifetime