Branches of Government
Name one of the three branches.
Legislative, Executive or Judicial / Judiciary
Voting age?
18
Length of a House term?
2 years
Name one "job" the President has.
Year the Constitution was ratified?
1790
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative branch (Congress)
What is the Electoral College?
group (elected by citizens) that formally elects the President and Vice President
Length of a Senate term?
6 years
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What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Which branch evaluates laws?
Judicial branch (Supreme Court)
How often are presidential elections held?
every 4 years
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
One presidential power?
veto laws, sign / approve laws, propose new legislation, make treaties with other countries, appoint judges of Supreme Court, command the military
“Supreme law of the land” refers to…?
US Constitution
Which branch carries out laws?
Executive branch (President + Cabinet)
How many Senators are there per state?
2
Who approves treaties?
Senate
Who may impeach the President?
House of Representatives
What protects against any branch becoming too powerful?
system of checks and balances
Purpose of checks and balances?
prevent any branch from gaining too much power
What is a swing state?
state that could vote either Democratic (blue) or Republican (red). Not reliably one party
Name two powers of Congress?
pass / ratify laws, approve presidential appointments,
regulate commerce, taxes, spending, declare war,
raise / support the military
What is the Cabinet?
Vice President + the heads of 15 executive departments
Where are the three branches located?
Washington, D.C. (= District of Columbia)