Branches of Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
President
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
Make Laws
Representation in the House is based on what?
Population
How old must one be to run for President?
At least 35 years old?
What is the main job of the Supreme Court?
Interpret laws and make sure they are constitutional
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution in total?
27
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
Enforce Laws
How long is the term for a House Representative?
2 years
How long is a term for the presidency?
4 years
What is judicial review?
Decide if laws/actions are unconstitutional
What fraction of state legislatures is needed to ratify(to officially approve, make official) an amendment?
3/4 of the states must approve it. (38 out of 50 states)
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws and make sure they are constitutional
How old must one be to run for the House of Representatives?
At least 25 years old.
What are the qualifications to run for President?
Must be a natural-born citizen
Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years.
Must be at least 35 years old.
What fraction of the Supreme Court is needed to make a decision?
Majority 5/9 (at least 5 of 9)
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of Speech and Religion
What principle allows each branch to limit the powers of the other branches?
Checks and Balances: Each branch can limit powers of the others
Before a bill is sent to Congress for a vote it must be first approved by?
Must be approved by a committee.
Who replaces the President if he/she is unable to fulfill their duties?
Vice President
Which court is the highest in the United States?
Supreme Court
What does the Eighth Amendment protect against?
No Cruel Punishments-The punishment must fit the crime;no extreme fines or cruel treatment.