The House
How many member are in the House of Representatives?
435
It is the job of the Legislative branch to _______ the law.
make
It is the job of the Executive Branch to _____ the law.
enforce
It is the job of the Judicial Branch to _____ the law.
interpret
What is the purpose of the checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To keep the 3 branches of the government equal in power.
How many representatives does each state get?
It is based on population
How many member are in the Senate?
100
Is the President elected or appointed?
Elected
Is there an age requirement to be a Supreme Court justice? If so, what is it?
No, there is none.
What is the major power available to the Supreme Court that lets them check the power of the other 2 branches?
They can declare government actions unconstitutional. (Judicial Review)
How long is one term in the House of Representatives?
2 years
How many Senators does each state get?
2
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
Is there a citizenship requirement to be a Supreme Court justice? If so, what is it?
No, there is not.
What is it called when the President refuses to sign a law from congress?
A veto.
Is there a citizenship requirement to be a member of the House of Representatives? If so, what is it?
Yes. At least 7 years.
How long is one term for a Senator?
6 years
Is there an age requirement to be President? If so, what is it?
Yes. They must be at least 40 years old.
What is the length of a term on the Supreme Court?
They serve a life term.
What power allows congress to remove other government officials from their position?
Impeachment
This person is the 2nd in line to be President if something happens to the President and Vice-President.
The Speaker of the House
Which other members of the government have to be confirmed by the Senate?
Federal judges and the President's cabinet.
Does the President have to be a U.S. citizen? If yes for how long?
Yes they do. They must be a naturally born citizen who has lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
Are Supreme Court justices elected or appointed? If appointed, by who?
They are appointed by the President.
What is the process for someone to become a Supreme Court justice?
They must be...
1. Nominated by the President
2. Confirmed by a vote in the Senate