Federal Government Terms+Members Flashcards
How many presidents are there?
1
How many senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
How many House of Representative members are there?
Currently 435 (determined by the population of each state from the 10-year census. Every state guaranteed at least 1 representative)
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
How long is the president’s term?
4 years
How long is each senator’s term?
6 years
How long is each Representative’s term?
2 years
How long is each Supreme Court Justice’s term?
Lifetime, there is no limit
How are senators elected?
By the people of each state
How are Representatives elected?
By the people of each congressional district
How are Supreme Court Justices elected?
Appointed by the president with the senate’s approval
Who are the senators from Colorado?
Bennett and Hickenlooper
How many representatives are from Colorado?
7
Who is Boulder’s Representative?
Joe Neguse
Who is the Chief Justice?
John Roberts