Legislative Branch
This branch of government is described in Article I of the Constitution. It is responsible for making laws.
Legislative
This branch of government is described in Article II of the Constitution. It is responsible for enforcing the laws.
Executive
This branch of government is described in Article III of the Constitution. It is responsible for interpreting the laws.
Judicial
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative Executive Judicial
What title does the President hold when acting as the leader of the U.S. military?
Commander in Chief
Which body of the bicameral legislature was meant to act as the "people's body" due to its larger size and elections every two years?
House of Representatives
What qualification is one requirement to seek the U.S. presidency?
1. At least 35 years old
2. Natural-born U.S. citizen
3. Resident of U.S. for at least 14 years
What is the term of service for a federal judge?
They Serve for Life
These powers (oversight, confirmation, impeachment, etc.) demonstrate Congress's ability to limit the other branches, creating what system?
Checks & Balance
All revenue (tax) bills must originate in which chamber of Congress?
House of Representatives
Which chamber of Congress has the sole power to ratify treaties?
Senate
What is the name for the list of officials who would take over the presidency if the President were unable to serve?
Line of Succession
What landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
A pocket veto is a presidential check on which branch of government?
Legislative Branch
How are the 435 seats in the House of Representatives divided among the states?
According to Population
What is the term for residents of an electoral district represented by an elected official?
Constituents
The 22nd Amendment limits the President to how many terms?
Two Terms
Which body of Congress must confirm a President's judicial nominee?
Senate
Which power allows the Senate to "check" the President by approving agreements made with foreign nations?
Ratifying Treaties
What is one qualification that is required to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?
1. At least 25 years old
2. U.S. Citizen for at least 7 years
3. Inhabitant of the state
What event, conducted every 10 years, triggers the reapportionment of House seats?
Census
The President is ultimately chosen by what group?
Electoral College
What is the judicial branch's most powerful check over the other two branches?
Judicial Review
What is one power that allows the President to check the Judicial Branch?
1. Nominating federal judges
2. Pardoning of crimes
3. Enforcement of decisions
Who holds the constitutional role of President of the Senate?
Vice President