Legislative Branch
What article of the Constitution discusses the Legislative Branch?
1
What article of the Constitution discusses the Executive Branch?
2
What article of the Constitution discusses the Judicial Branch?
3
Do the President and VP have to be from the same party?
Yes!
How do people in the United States carry out their ruling power?
By electing representatives to make laws.
What is the main duty of the legislative branch?
Make the laws
What is the main duty of the executive branch?
Enforce the laws
What is the main duty of the judicial branch?
Interpret the laws
Suffrage refers to the right to what?
Vote
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called what?
Bill of Rights
How long is a term for each member of Congress?
2 years- House
6 years- Senate
How long is a Presidents term? And what day do they take the oath of office?
4 years
January 20th
Who is the head of the judicial branch? (Title)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Changes to the Constitution are called what?
Amendments
According to the Declaration of Independence, everyone has the right to what?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
What are the qualifications to be a senator AND a house of rep?
Senate: 30, 9 years citizen, live in state
House: 25, 7 years citizen, live in state
Does the President have the power to make treaties? If so, how can they do so?
They must get senate approval before agreeing to the treaty
What does the Supremacy Clause state?
That federal law is superior to state law
20th: President takes office on January 20th
22nd: President can only serve 2 terms
What was the original purpose to the Constitutional Convention?
To amend, or revise the Constitutional Convention
Who is the leader of each house of Congress?
House: Speaker of the House
What is the group of advisors to the President called? Provide 3 examples of departments?
Cabinet
What are the 3 courts in the federal system and how many of each are there?
1 Supreme Court
13 Court of Appeals
94 District Courts
What are the 3 parts to the Constitution AND state how many of each there are?
1 Preamble
7 Articles
27 Amendments
State 3 of the goals of the Preamble
Form a more perfect union
Establish justice
Ensure domestic tranquility
Provide for the common defense
Promote the general welfare
Secure the blessings of liberty