Legislative Branch
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
Make Laws
Who is the head of the Executive Branch, elected every four years?
President
What is the highest court in the federal system?
Supreme Court
What is the total number of U.S. Senators?
100
What presidential action can Congress override with a 2/3 vote?
Veto
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the group of 15 department heads who advise the president?
Cabinet
How long do federal judges serve?
For life
What is the title of the House of Representatives leader?
Speaker of the House
What presidential nominations must the Senate approve?
Federal judges and Cabinet members
What is the length of a Senate term?
6 years
Who assumes the presidency if the president can't serve?
Vice President
How many U.S. District Courts are there?
94
How many senators does each state have?
Two
What congressional actions can courts declare unconstitutional?
Laws
What is the practice of extended speaking to delay a Senate vote?
Filibuster
What is the president's military role called?
Commander in Chief
What power lets courts determine if laws are constitutional?
Judicial Review
How often are Representatives elected?
Every 2 years
Through what process can Congress remove federal judges?
Impeachment
Where must bills for raising revenue originate?
House of Representatives
What presidential power can reject congressional bills?
What courts hear cases appealed from District Courts?
13 Courts of Appeals
Who presides over the Senate but only votes to break ties?
Vice President
What international agreements require Senate approval?
Treaties