Executive Branch
Who works in the Executive Branch?
The president and vice president
What does the Legislative branch do?
Make Laws
25
What is a veto?
When the president says "no" to a bill.
The US Government has ____branches
3
How does the president get the job?
People vote and choose the president.
What are two jobs in Congress?
Senator and Representataive
How many representatives are in the House?
435
What is the term for the branches of government to share equal power?
A presidential candidate must live in the US for at least _____ years before running for office.
14
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
100
How long is the term of a Representative?
2 years
Who votes for the president?
Citizens
How many Senators represent each state?
2
How old do you need to be to become president?
35 years old
What is the age requirement to be a Senator?
30
What determines the number of representatives for each state?
Population
A bill
Why does Minnesota have 8 representatives, but Wyoming only has 1?
Population
What is the Executive Branch responsible for?
Enforcing Laws
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice President
Who do the representatives represent in the House?
citizens
Democracy
2/3rd vote in Congress can override a presidential veto.