Branches of Government Flashcards

1
Q

Which branch has impeachment power?

A

The Legislative Branch

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2
Q

How many members are in Senate?

A

100

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3
Q

How old do you have to be to run for president?

A

35

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4
Q

Congress is made up of…

A

The House of Representatives and the senate

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5
Q

Which branch makes treaties?

A

Executive

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6
Q

Which branch declares war?

A

Legislative

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7
Q

Which branch coins money?

A

Legislative

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8
Q

Which branch is article 3 of the constitution?

A

Judicial branch

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9
Q

How old do you have to be to be a representative?

A

25 years old

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10
Q

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

A

435

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11
Q

Which branch can tax & appropriate?

A

Legislative

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12
Q

Which branch is article 1 of the constitution?

A

Legislative

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13
Q

How long is a presidents term?

A

4 years

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14
Q

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

A

9

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15
Q

Which branch has the power to make laws?

A

Legislative

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16
Q

Which branch has the power of judicial review?

A

Judicial

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17
Q

How many members are in congress?

A

535

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18
Q

Which branch has a commander and chief?

A

Executive

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19
Q

How long is a representatives term?

A

2 years

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20
Q

Which branch can block appointments?

A

Legislative

21
Q

What’s the ratio for the House of Representatives to citizens?

A

1 representative/650,000 citizens

22
Q

How long is a Supreme Court of justices term?

A

Life long

23
Q

Which branch makes appointments?

A

Executive

24
Q

How long do you have to live in the United States for to run for President?

A

14 years

25
Q

Which branch regulates trade?

A

Legislative

26
Q

Which branch interprets laws?

A

Judicial (SUPREME COURT)

27
Q

Which branch is article 2 of the constitution?

A

Executive

28
Q

How old do you have to be to be in the senate?

A

30

29
Q

How old do you have to be to be in the House of Representatives?

A

25

30
Q

How long is a term for someone on the House of Representatives?

A

2 years

31
Q

How long is a term for someone in the senate?

A

6 years

32
Q

How many members are in the senate per state?

A

2 members per state

33
Q

How long is a membership in the executive branch?

A

4 years

34
Q

How long do you have to live in the United States to be in the executive branch?

A

You have to be a natural born citizen

35
Q

What branch are the president, Vice President and first person from?

A

Executive

36
Q

Who’s in The Cabinet?

A

Secretary of Defense
Secretary of State
Secretary of Treasure
Etc.

37
Q

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch? In terms of laws

A

To make laws

38
Q

What is the Main purpose of the executive branch in terms of laws?

A

Execute, enforce, and administer laws

39
Q

What is the main purpose of the judicial branch in terms of laws?

A

To interpret laws and settle disputes

40
Q

Public policies are

A

All the things the government decides to do

41
Q

What are the 4 characteristics of a state, nation, country, it nation-state?

A
  • population
  • territory
  • sovereignty
  • government
42
Q

Which branch does the Supreme Court belong to?

A

Supreme Court

43
Q

How many members are in the Supreme Court?

A

9

44
Q

Which branch has veto power?

A

Executive

45
Q

Who is the main portion of the legislative branch?

A

Congress

46
Q

Who is in the main branch of the judicial branch?

A

The Supreme Court

47
Q

Who is the main head of the executive branch?

A

President

48
Q

How long can a president be in office for?

A

10 years