Branches Of Government Chart Flashcards
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: How many years is in 1 term for representatives?
2 years
How old must a representative be to be elected?
Must be age of 25 to be elected, and be a citizen for 7 years
Who can propose tax laws?
The House of Representatives
Who has the power to impeach the president?
The House of Representatives
How many members are in the House of Representatives
435 members
SENATE: how many years are served by senate in 1 term?
6 years
How old must senate be to run
Must be 30 years old and be a citizen for 9 years
Who can approve presidential appointments?
The senate
What can the senate ratify?
Treaties with foreign countries
Who can TRY the senate AFTER impeachment?
The senate
Who can propose laws?
Both House & senate TOGETHER
Who can declare war?
Both House & senate TOGETHER
Who can override presidents veto with 2/3 majority vote?
Both House & senate TOGETHER
Who can propose amendements to constitution with the 2/3 vote?
Both House & senate TOGETHER
How many members in the senate?
100
How long is a presidential term?
4 years
How old must the president be in order to run?
35 years old and be a native born, 14 year citizen
Who has the power to approve/ veto laws?
The president (executive branch)
Who makes treaties with foreign countries?
The president (executive branch)
Who nominates judges to Supreme Court
The president (executive branch)
Who appoints cabinet members
The president(executive branch)
Who is the commander in chief for US military forces
The president (executive branch)
How long do members of the SUPREME COURT serve?
A lifetime
Who can declare laws as unconstitutional?
Judicial branch
Who can settle disputes involving United States
Judicial branch
Who can settle disputes BETWEEN states?
Judicial branch
Chief Justice presides over impeachment trial in which branch?
Judicial branch
