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How long is a presidential term length?
4 years
How many members are there in the House of Representatives
435
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the highest court in the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
The Constitution
How long is a term for a representative in the House of Representatives?
2 years
The Legislative Branch ___________ laws
Creates/Makes
The Executive Branch ___________ laws
Enforces
The Judicial Branch ___________ laws
Interprets/makes sure laws are constitutional
What does veto mean?
When the president cancels a bill
How long is a term for a Senator?
6 years
What is the job title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
What amendment created the law that presidents can only serve for 2 terms (8 years total)
22nd Amendment
What court does a trial begin?
District Court
What does impeach mean?
to bring charges against a government official
How long is a term on the Supreme Court?
For life
What happens if there is a tie with a vote in the Senate?
The Vice President votes to break the tie
What is a check the executive branch has on the judicial branch?
Appoint federal judges
Grant pardons
What is a check the judicial branch can do on the legislative branch?
Can declare laws unconstitutional
What body of government must approve the nomination before they join the Supreme Court?
The Senate
Name at least TWO (2) other duties that the president has besides enforcing the laws.
Grant pardons, executive orders, vetoing bills, commanding the military, appoints officials and judges, represents the nation
What is a check the legislative branch can do on the executive branch?
Override a presidential veto
impeach government officials
What are the requirements to run for president in the United States?
Must be born in the United States, Must be at least 35 years old, Must be living in the United States for at least 14 years
What is the difference between a civil and criminal case?
Criminal case: person breaks a law
Civil case: one person is suing another person
What is the definition of checks and balances?
A system where no branch of the government gets too powerful.