Legislative Branch
What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch?
Make the laws
What are the term lengths for Senator and Representative?
6 years; 2 years
What is the main duty of the executive branch?
Enforce the laws
What is the main duty of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret the laws
Who declares war?
Congress
Which house has 100 members? Which house has 435 members?
Senate; HoR
Who is the jury in an impeachment case?
Senate
How long is the term for president?
4 years
What are the THREE levels of US Federal Courts?
District, Appeals, Supreme
The purpose of the Preamble is...
to introduce the Constitution
to state the six goals
establish that the government belongs to the people
Qualifications to be Senator
30 years old; citizen for 9 years; live in state
Who approves or rejects treaties?
Senate
Qualifications to be President
35 years old; natural born citizen; live in US for 14 years
Qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice? How many are there? What is the term length?
there are none; 9; life
What is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress had no power to tax.
Qualifications to be Representative
25 years; citizen for 7 years; live in district
Who starts all revenue (tax) bills?
HoR
When does the president take the oath of office?
January 20th
Who appoints federal judges?
The President
Can the President can make treaties and appointments?
Yes
Which house resembles the New Jersey Plan? Which house resembles the Virginia Plan?
Which branch has the power to veto bills created by the Legislative Branch?
Executive Branch
Which branch has the power to reject or approve presidential appointments?
Legislative Branch
Which branch has the power to declare the actions of the President unconstitutional?
Judicial
Can you can become President even if you lose the popular vote?
Yes