Branches of Gov.
How many branches are in the government?
Three branches
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What are the three requirements to become President?
1. must be at least 35 years old
2. must be a natural born citizen
3. must be a resident in the U.S. for at least 14 years
Name the two houses of Congress.
The House of Representatives and The Senate
What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
What is the main job of the Legislature?
to make the laws
What is the 2nd Article of the Constitution about?
The Executive Branch
How many votes does each state have in the Electoral College?
Every state gets two plus however many representatives they have in the House.
How is the number of representatives chosen for each state?
The number is based on the state's population.
What is a change to the Constitution?
Amendment
What two things can a president do to a Bill?
1. sign it to make it a Law
2. veto it and send it back to Congress
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the laws.
What are the three qualifications to be a Senator?
1. at least 30 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
3. live in the state you are representing
How long is the term of office for a Representative?
2 years
What idea says government authority comes from the people?
Popular Sovereignty
What are the Powers of Congress?
1. taxing
2. printing money
3. declaring war
What is the 3rd Article of the Constitution about?
The Judicial Branch
How many senators from each state?
2
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What constitutional system shares power between the national and state governments?
Federalism
Define: Habeas Corpus
The right of the accused to see a judge and be told the charges against him/her.
Who is the Leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
What are the three qualifications to be a Representative?
1. at least 25 years old
2. U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
3. live in the state you are representing
What kind of Bill can only begin in the House of Representatives?
A bill concerning money or revenue.
What constitutional system divides government power into three branches?
Separation of Powers