Executive Branch
What is the president the head of?
The head of state.
Name 1 of the 3 things the judicial branch does.
Interprets laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if the laws abide by the constitution.
What article was the Legislative branch established?
Article 1 of the Constitution.
How long does the cabinet serve?
Until the are replaced,or un- appointed.
How long did it take to frame the constitution?
100 days
what is the length of term for a president?
4 years.
What is the highest court in the land?
The Supreme Court.
What is this branch comprised of?
435 Members of the House of Representatives
100 Members of the Senate
Who appoints the Cabinet Secretaries?
The president does.
Why did Patrick Henry deny signing the constitution?
He " Smelt a rat"
Name 3 qualifications to be president?
35 years of age, born in u.s., had to live in u.s. for 14 years
What is the minimum quorum of justices needed to decide a case.
6.
How often are members elected?
( House of Representatives)
Every 2 years.
Is the cabinet established in the constitution?
Not directly, Its established under Article 2.
How many words are in the constitution?
4,400.
which article of the constitution deals with the executive branch?
the 11th article.
How long is a judicial term.
No term. They serve until death.
How are the Senators Chosen?
By the people in their state.
How much are Cabinet Secretaries paid?
207,800$
What word isn't used once in the constitution?
How many Executive departments are there? Name 3.
15.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
How long does the judicial session last.
Starts in october and ends in late june or early july.
When was the 17th amendment abolished to get rid of state legislators choosing the senators?
In 1913.
Where is the term Cabinet derived from?
From the Italian term " Cabinetto" meaning small, private room. Making it good for Business meetings.
Why did Benjamin Franklin need help signing the constitution.
Because of his bad health.