The 3 Branches
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
How many levels of government are there?
3
How many senators does each state receive?
2
Who is in charge of the executive branch at the Federal Level?
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What is the name of the system that makes sure that one group does not have more power than the others?
Checks and balances
Where does the governor work in Tallahassee?
Capitol Building
How many senators does the United States have?
100
If the president doesn't agree with a law, what can he do?
Veto it
How long does a justice serve for?
For life
Which branch does the House of Representatives belong to?
Legeslative
Where does the president live and work?
The White House
What two groups make up Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
How often does the presidential election happen?
How many terms can they serve?
Every 4 years
2 terms
4x2=8
What is the highest court in the land?
Supreme Court
Which branch does the Senate belong to?
Legislative
What are some services provided by the local government?
Police, firefighter, parks, libraries
Which group of congress is elected every 2 years?
House of Representatives
What is the minimum age a president elect must be?
35 or older
Who appoints the justices?
The president
Name the city, county, state, and nation that we live in.
Spring Hill, Hernando, Florida, and United States
What is it called when you pay money to the government?
Taxes
How does each state decide how many representatives they have?
Population
Name all three qualifications that the presidential candidate must have?
35 years or older
Born in the US
Lived in the US for the last 14 years or more
Where is the Supreme Court located?
Washington DC