Legislative Branch (Congress)
What are the TWO houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the President's main role?
Enforce Laws.
How many Justices sit on the Supreme Court?
9
What are Checks and Balances?
Each Branch of the Government holds some control over the other two branches (2.4)
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Religious Freedom
Freedom of Press
Right to Assemble
How many total members are in Congress?
535
100 Senators
435 Representatives
How long can the President serve in office?
2 terms or a max of 10 years.
Who appoints all the judges on the Supreme Court?
The President
By declaring their "actions" Unconstitutional.
What does the 22nd Amendment do?
Established a term limit for the President
What is the term length of a Senator
6 years
What is the Yearly Salary of the President?
$400,000 a year.
What is judicial review?
Declare laws and actions unconstitutional
How does Congress check the President?(3 ways they do this)
Override Vetoes, Impeachment, approve appointments.
What does the 25th Amendment do?
What are the requirements to be a US Representative
25 years old
US Citizen for 7 Years
Resident of the state you represent
What are the 3 qualifications needed to be President?
Born Citizen of the US
35 Years Old
Resident of the US for at least 14 years
Can the Senate overrule the President's appointment of Judges?
Yes! The Senate can overrule the President by voting against approving that Judge to the Supreme Court.
How can the Executive Branch check the Judicial Branch?
Nominate federal judges, enforces court orders.
How can Congress override a Presidential Veto?
With a 2/3 vote in both Houses.
What happens if a state population decreases?
It may lose seats in the House of Representatives
What are the TWO Responsibilities of the Vice President?
Act as President of the Senate
Assumes Presidency if the President is unable to serve
What types of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
Cases that impact society, question federal law, and focus on Constitutional issues
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What is needed to amend the Constitution?
Requires 2/3 support in both Chambers of Congress AND 3/4 of the state legislatures need to approve of the amendment