Branches
Executive
What is the branch that carries out the law?
Terms of service?
2 years
How many memebers?
100
first president
George Washington
What is the supreme law of the land
The U.S. Consitituion
Legislative
Brach of government that makes the laws.
Leader of the House?
Speaker of the house
Age requirement?
30
Current president
Joe Biden
What is the form of government of the United States?
Representative democracy
Judicial
branch of government that makes the laws.
Minimum age to be a member of the house
25
How long do you have to be a citizen?
9 years
11th President
James K. Polk
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments
which house is Congress in
Which state has the most representatives?
California
Who are the senators chosen by?
the citizens
16th President
Abraham Lincoln
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
Which house is the supreme court in?
Judicial
Another name for the House of Representatives?
Lower House
Who does the senate represent?
The state
35th president
John F. Kennedy
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence