Constitution Flashcards
This branch of government makes the laws
Legislative
The introduction of the constitution is called
Preamble
This branch of government enforces the laws
Executive
This branch of the government interprets the laws
Judicial
How old must you be to be a member of the House of Representatives
25
A member of the house serves a ___ year term
2
How old must you be to run for senate
30
How many years does a senate term last
6
Who is the president of senate
Vice President.
What is another title for the president of the senates
Pro Tempore
Which branch of congress has the power to impeach a president?
House of Representatives
What is the title of the presiding officer of the house of reps
Speaker of the house
This branch serves as the jury in the impeachment process
Senate
Name Pennsylvania two state senators
Robert Casey jr
Patrick toomey
Who is the current speaker of the house
John Boehner
Who is the Vice President?
Joe Biden
Literally means produce the body
Habeas Corpus
How old must you be to run for president?
35
The president of the us…
Barack Obama
When a president says no to a bill it is called a….
Veto
The formal group of advisors to the presidents
The Cabinet
How long is the term of office for president
4
A president can serve how many terms?
2
This group of people actually elect the president
Electors, the electoral college
How many electoral votes are necessary to win an election
270
A Supreme Court judge may/will be in office for…?
Life