Branches of Government
The two houses of Congress are the _______________________ and the _____________
Senate and House of Representatives
How old do you have to be to vote?
18 years old
How many representatives does WV have in the House of Reps?
2 representatives
Which person would be a member of the judicial branch?
A Supreme Court justice
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes the laws
What type of election is held first? Primary or general elections?
Primary elections
What determines the number of representatives a state has in the House?
The state's population
What is one power that the president has?
What does the executive branch do?
Enforces the laws
Name one responsibility of citizenship
Voting, following the law, paying taxes, serving on juries
What is a two-house legislature called?
Bicameral legislature
What is the judicial branch made up of?
The Supreme Court and all other federal courts
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets the laws
What is ONE of the requirements you need to meet to be able to vote in WV?
A US Citizen, a resident of WV and the county or city you are voting for, at least 18 years of age
What powers are specifically granted to Congress in the Constitution?
Expressed Powers
What is judicial review?
the ability to determine if the actions of the other branches are constitutional
What document creates the three branches of government?
The constitution
What are the two types of elections?
Primary and general
Who is the leader of the House of Reps.?
The speaker of the house
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
The president