Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch? They are known as Congress (both parts).
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The part of Congress elected based on state population size.
House of Representatives
How old do you have to be to become president?
35yrs old
This group is part of the Judicial Branch and is made up of 9 justices.
The Supreme Court
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
Primary function of the Judicial Branch
Interpret/Review the laws
Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the _________
Senate
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
# of Members of the house of representatives
435
The part of Congress that serve 6-year terms, with no term limits.
Senators.
The system where one branch cannot have too much power.
Checks and Balances
To reject a law made by Congress
Veto
Group of advisers that help the President.
Cabinet
# of Senators per state
2
How many total years can a person be President of the United States?
4 years or 1 term
8 years or 2 terms
This document is also known as the Supreme Law of the Land.
The Constitution
What is the term limit for a Justice in the Supreme Court?
No term, appointed for life!
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
They are nominated by the President
The United States has a government where the power is in the hands of the people (run by the people). What do we call that?
Democracy
This branch of congress has the power to impeach the president.
Legislative Branch
Which branch can declare war?
Legislative Branch.