The Executive Branch
How many years is the term for President?
4
Supreme Court
Who makes up Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What year was the Declaration of Independence Written?
1776
What is the term to describe no person or branch having too much power?
checks and balances/separation of powers
How many terms can a President serve?
2
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
What is the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
When was the last time the US (Congress) declared war?
WWII
Which President famously was elected to 4 terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the top justice called?
Chief Justice
How many Representatives are in the House?
435
What year was the Constitution written?
1787
Who casts the deciding vote if the Senate is tied?
Vice-President
What is the magic number of electoral votes a person needs to win the Presidency?
270
How long is a term for a justice?
Life appointment (or retirement)
How long is the term for a Representative?
2 years
19th
Who presides over the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Of what is the President Commander-in-Chief?
The military
President; Congress
How long is the term for a Senator?
6 years
Who appoints members of the cabinet?
President
Who in this school would be the best candidate for President of the United States?
Mrs. Rose