Branches Of Government Flashcards
The legislative branch is made of
House of reps
Senate
What does the legislative branch do (4)
Passes laws
Passes the national budget
Controls taxes
Makes policy decisions
Legislative branch checks on the judicial branch
Impeach and remove judges
Propose amendments to overrule judicial decisions
Legislative branch checks on the executive branch
Override the president veto
Declare war
How often are senators elected
6 years
What percentage of senators are up for reelection each time
1/3
What does article 1 sect 6 of constitution say
Legislative branch members can’t be arrested while in session, going to, or coming from meetings unless treason
Requirements to becoming a senator
At least 30 y/o
Us citizen for at least 9 yrs
Live in state you represent
Requirements to becoming a member of the house
At least 25 y/o
Us citizen for at least 7 yrs
How long is a term of a representative from the house
2 years
Requirements for judgeship in the constitution
None
Who appoints the Supreme Court
President and approved by senate
How long is a Supreme Court judges job
Life
How can a Supreme Court judge lose their job
Impeachment
Death
Retirement
Who can impeach the Supreme Court judge
House of reps w conviction by senate
What does the Supreme Court do (7)
.Study and interpret constitution
.Takes court cases related to constitution or cannot be resolved normally
.Take part in passing laws and may veto if unconstitutional
.declare presidential acts unconstitutional
.declare lass unconstitutional
.excercise power of judicial review
.Preside over presidential impeachment
What do judges not have to worry about
Being reelected
What does the federal court do
Cases regarding making unconstitutional laws
Unconstitutional federal conduct
Cases in which controversy too extreme
What do the state courts do
All appeals and serous crimes
All minor issues
What do county courts do
All municipal and traffic issues
Define amendment
Change to the constitution
Define ratification
Officially confirm something usually by vote
Define majority
Most
Number of votes needed for a candidate to win and election
Define impeach
To formally charge a public official with misconduct in office
Who makes up the executive branch
President, vp, executive office of president, cabinet
Name three departments of the cabinet
Dep of agriculture
Dep of commerce
Dep of defense
Dep of treasury
Require the for president
Resident for at least 14 years
At least 35 y/o
Born in us
What does a governor have to do to become a cabinet officer
Can’t be in congress
Must resign from house of reps
What are the responsibilities of the president
Implementing and enforcing laws
Appointing government officials
Who is the deciding vote when senate ties
Vp
Does the president have the right to withhold info from the public
How do you know thi
No
It’s in the constitution
How long is a presidents term
4 years
How many terms can a president have
2 terms
Amendments 4 and 5
4 prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires any warrant to be judicially sanctioned and supported by probable cause.
5 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public …
Amendments 6 and 7
6 speedy trial by impartial jury where crime took place
7 right to a jury trial in certain civil cases, and inhibits courts from overturning a jury’s findings of fact
Amendments 8 and 9
8 prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines or cruel and unusual punishments, including torture
9 addresses rights, retained by the people, that are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution
Amendments 10 and 11
10 helps to define concept of federalism
11 removed federal jurisdiction in cases where citizens of one state or of foreign countries attempt to sue another state
Amendments 12 and 13
12 provides procedure for electing the president and vp
13 abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime
