Characteristics of a Senator
How many senators do each state get?
2
The number of representatives is based on...
population
Name a position within the executive branch.
President, vice president, cabinet members...
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets the laws- court system
What are the two branches in congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
How many terms do senators get?
unlimited
How many terms do representatives get?
2
Name a department found in the cabinet.
Department of Education, Agriculture, Treasury, Veterans Fairs, Defense, Homeland Security, etc...
What's the second tier/court in the judicial system?
Court of Appeals
Who is the head of the senate?
The vice president
30 years of age
What is the minimum age a person can run for representative?
25
How many departments make up the cabinet?
15
How many supreme court justices are there?
Who is the Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
Name one senator of Iowa
Chuck Grassley or Joni Ernst
Who is our representative?
Cindy Axne
What are executive orders?
A direct instruction that tells the Federal government what to do. The president does not need Congress' approval in making these.
Who appoints the judges within the judicial branch?
The president
If the vice president cannot attend, who is head of senate?
Pro tempore
How long is each term?
6 years
How long are each term?
2 years
What does the executive branch do?
Carries out and enforces laws.
Who is the newest member of the supreme court justices?
Amy Coney Barrett
What is the job of the legislative branch?
Makes laws