3 Branches of the U.S. Government Flashcards
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Legistlative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative (Congress)
Which branch carries out the laws?
Executive (President, Vice President, Cabinet)
Which branch evaluates laws?
Judicial (Supreme Court and other courts)
Who can veto laws passed by Congress?
the president
Which branch can confirm or reject the president’s appointments and remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances?
Congress
Which branch can overturn unconstitutional laws?
Supreme Court
Which branch has authority to declare war?
Legislative
Congress is made up of what two sectors?
the Senate and House of Representatives
How many senators are there per state?
2 totaling 100 senators
How long is the term of a senator? And what are the limits of term?
6 years and no limits
How many representatives are there?
435, divided among 50 states in proportion to total population
How long is the term of a House of Representative? And what are the limits of term?
2 years and no limits
How long is the term of the president? And what are the limits of term?
4 years and 2 terms
How long is the term of the vice president? And what are the limits of term?
4 years and unlimited terms
Cabinet members are elected by whom? And must receive approval by whom?
the president elects the cabinet members and must receive approval by the Senate (with at least 51 votes)
The justices of Supreme Court are elected by whom? And must receive approval by whom?
the president elects the cabinet members and must receive approval by the Senate (with at least 51 votes)
How many justices serve on the supreme court?
Congress decides the number of justices. Currently, there are nine.
How long is the term of the justices of the Supreme Court?
There is no fixed term for justices. They serve until their death, retirement, or removal in exceptional circumstances.
A member of the Senate is called?
Senator
A member of the House of Representatives is called?
Congressman
Congressional districts are apportioned to the states, once every ___ years, based on population figures from the most recent nationwide census.
10
