Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

History-Sykora 6 > Branches of Government > Flashcards

Branches of Government Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® U.S. History flashcards European History 101 flashcards AP® European History flashcards AP® World History flashcards World History 102 flashcards U.S. History 102 flashcards World History 101 flashcards U.S. History 101 flashcards
1
Q

What are the three branches of government?

A

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Who makes up Congress?

A

House of Reps and Senate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Who makes up the Executive branch?

A

President and V.P.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Who makes up the Judaical branch?

A

The Supreme court

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What makes up the supreme court?

A

9 Justices (1 chief justice and 8 associates)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How many members are in congress?

A

535

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How many members are there in the senate?

A

100

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

How many members are there in the house of reps?

A

435

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

How many people are in the presidents office?

A

2 (president and vp)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How long is the term for the house of representatives?

A

2 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How long is the term for the senate?

A

6 years

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

How long is the term for president?

A

4 years and he can serve a max of 2 terms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How long is the term for the supreme court?

A

Impeachment, Retirement and death

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What things are people elected for?

A

House of reps, senate, president + vp

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are people appointed by the president for?

A

Supreme court

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the age requirement for the house of reps?

A

25

17
Q

What is the age requirement for the senate?

A

30

18
Q

What is the age requirement to be president?

A

35

19
Q

What is the age requirement for the supreme court?

A

None

20
Q

How long do you have to have your citizenship for you to be a part of the house of reps?

A

7 years

21
Q

How long do you have to have your citizenship for you to be a part of the senate?

A

9 years

22
Q

How long do you have to have your citizenship for you to be president?

A

Natural born ( born in the U.S. ) and 14 years with a citizenship

23
Q

How long do you have to have your citizenship for you to be a part of the supreme court?

A

None

24
Q

Powers of congress are…

A
  • Pass laws
    -approve nominations
    -Override Veto’s
25
Q

Powers of the president are…

A

-Enforce laws
-Leader of military
-Veto laws
-Nominate judges

26
Q

Powers of the supreme court are…

A

-Interprets laws
-Makes sure the laws are constitutional

27
Q

How many vote does there have to be in congress to override a veto?

A

2/3 or 357

History-Sykora 6 (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions