Branches of Government Flashcards
Which branch has impeachment power?
The Legislative Branch
How many members are in Senate?
100
How old do you have to be to run for president?
35
Congress is made up of…
The House of Representatives and the senate
Which branch makes treaties?
Executive
Which branch declares war?
Legislative
Which branch coins money?
Legislative
Which branch is article 3 of the constitution?
Judicial branch
How old do you have to be to be a representative?
25 years old
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which branch can tax & appropriate?
Legislative
Which branch is article 1 of the constitution?
Legislative
How long is a presidents term?
4 years
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
Which branch has the power to make laws?
Legislative
Which branch has the power of judicial review?
Judicial
How many members are in congress?
535
Which branch has a commander and chief?
Executive
How long is a representatives term?
2 years
Which branch can block appointments?
Legislative
What’s the ratio for the House of Representatives to citizens?
1 representative/650,000 citizens
How long is a Supreme Court of justices term?
Life long
Which branch makes appointments?
Executive
How long do you have to live in the United States for to run for President?
14 years
Which branch regulates trade?
Legislative
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial (SUPREME COURT)
Which branch is article 2 of the constitution?
Executive
How old do you have to be to be in the senate?
30
How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?
25
How long is a term for someone on the House of Representatives?
2 years
How long is a term for someone in the senate?
6 years
How many members are in the senate per state?
2 members per state
How long is a membership in the executive branch?
4 years
How long do you have to live in the United States to be in the executive branch?
You have to be a natural born citizen
What branch are the president, Vice President and first person from?
Executive
Who’s in The Cabinet?
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasure
Etc.
What is the main purpose of the legislative branch? In terms of laws
To make laws
What is the Main purpose of the executive branch in terms of laws?
Execute, enforce, and administer laws
What is the main purpose of the judicial branch in terms of laws?
To interpret laws and settle disputes
Public policies are
All the things the government decides to do
What are the 4 characteristics of a state, nation, country, it nation-state?
- population
- territory
- sovereignty
- government
Which branch does the Supreme Court belong to?
Supreme Court
How many members are in the Supreme Court?
9
Which branch has veto power?
Executive
Who is the main portion of the legislative branch?
Congress
Who is in the main branch of the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court
Who is the main head of the executive branch?
President
How long can a president be in office for?
10 years
