111A: The US Government Flashcards
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What does the Legislative branch consist of?
Congress
What is Congress made up of?
House of Representatives
Senate
What is the job of Congress?
Make laws for the US
What is the Senate made up of?
100 senators
2 from each state
How long are senators elected for?
6 year terms
What is the House of Representatives made up of?
435 members
How long are members elected for?
2 year terms
Who is the head of the Executive branch?
The President
Who are other important members of the Executive branch?
Vice President
Department heads/Cabinet members
Heads of agencies
What comes under the Judicial branch?
The Supreme Court
What is the Supreme Court made up of?
9 Justices (judges)
Who appoints the Chief of Justice?
The president, it must also be approved by Senate
What does each State have?
An elected Governor
Smaller version of the three branches
Who can overrule any state law?
The Supreme Court
