Legislative
How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?
435
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What day does the president take office after an election?
January 20th
What is an incumbent?
A person currently holding office
How many senators represent each state?
2
What established presidential term limits?
22nd Amendment
What is the term length for Supreme Court justices?
Life Tenure
When are congressional elections held?
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years
How many total members make up Congress?
535
What are the qualifications to be a member of the House of Representatives?
25 years old, 7 years a citizen, resident of the state
What are the qualifications to become president?
35 years old, natural-born citizen, 14 years a resident
How does a person become a Supreme Court justice?
Nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate
How long is a Senate term?
6 years
What is the Electoral College?
System used to elect the president
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the house
Who follows the Vice President in the presidential line of succession?
Speaker of the house
Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
Cheif Justice
How long is a House term?
2 years
Name one proposal to reform the Electoral College.
Popular vote or proportional system
Which Article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Which Article of the Constitution defines the Executive Branch?
Article II
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?
Artivle III
What is the minimum number of representatives a state can have?
1
What is the main purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful