Legislative Branch
what are the two houses of Congress
Senate and the House of Representatives
explanation- The U.S. Congress is bicameral consisting of two houses.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
President enforces laws and leads the executive branch.
Supreme Court
It is the final court of appeals in the U.S. legal system.
How many Senators are there ?
100!
ex-Each state has 2 senators and theirs 50 states.
How long is the President's term?
4 years
President serve 4 year terms.
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court has 9 members including Chief Justice.
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
ex-Only Congress can officially declare war.
Who becomes President if the President and Vice President cannot serve?
Speaker of House
President succession places the Speaker third in line.
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices?
President
The President nominates Justices subject to Senate approval
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
Representatives serve two-year terms.
To sign or veto them
The President can approve or reject laws.
What is judicial review?
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
Checks the actions of other branches
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
The Speaker presides over House proceedings.
What is the President's role as Commander-in-Chief
lead armed forces
The President commands the military.
How long is the Supreme Court Justice's term
For life
Justices serve lifetime terms unless impeachment or they retire