Legislative
How long is a house of reps term?
How long is a senate term?
2
6
How long is a Presidents Term?
4 years
What is the main power of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret Law and Protect rights
What check can the executive branch place on Congress?
Veto
How long is a supreme court justice's term?
Life/Retirement
How is representation in each chamber decided?
House- Population
Senate- equal (2 per state)
Which cabinet position is INCORRECTLY matched with its function
Department of Energy - helps workers get fair wages and working conditions
Department of State - manages our relationship with foreign countries
Department of Treasury - collects taxes, prints money, and deals with the nation's finances
Department of Homeland Security - protects against terrorism and other threats like natural disasters
Energy
Name the three levels of court in order from lowest to highest
District----> Appeals (appellate)---->Supreme
What is the purpose of checks and balances
Prevent one branch from having too much power
How many cabinet positions are there?
What are the qualifications for a house of reps member?
25
Citizen for 7 years
Live in state they represent
What presidential role does the president fulfill when sending American troops to cuba?
Commander in Chief
In an appeals case, judges decide whether an accused person had a ?
Fair Trial
How can the Legislative Branch check the Executive Branch?
Veto Override
Impeachment
In impeachment proceedings, the House may ____________, but the Senate must ______________.
vote to impeach
vote to remove
What are the qualifications for a senate member?
30 years old
9 year citizen
Live in state they represent
What is the main role of the President's cabinet?
provides advice and recommendations to the President based on each department's policy
What does the court of appeals not have that district court does?
Juries
How can the judicial branch check both the executive and legislative branches?
Judicial Review
Name 3 powers of congress
Declare War
Tax
Roads and Post Office
Regulate Commerce
Approving Budget
Etc
Describe the stops a bill makes in becoming a law
Committee
Full chamber
Other Chamber
President
(Override)
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the main constitutional duty of the Vice President of the United States?
Serve as tie breaking vote in senate
How do supreme court justices get their job?
Appointed by President, confirmed by senate
Which enlightenment thinker provided the inspiration for the US system of checks and balances
Montesquieu
How does the census affect congress?