first QuiZ Flashcards
(21 cards)
What’s the term length for the house of representatives?
2 years
What’s the term length for the Supreme Court?
For life / as long as they please
What are all the branches of government?
Legislative, executive and judicial
What positions are appointed by the president and approved by the senate?
The cabinet officers and Supreme Court justices
What positions are elected by voters?
President, senators and house or representatives
How is the winner of the presidency decided?
The electoral college decides the winner . Whichever candidate gets at least 270 electoral votes wins the presidency
What is the number of people in the House of reps
435 (as of 2024)
Number of senators
100
Number of Supreme Court justices
Nine
What fraction of the seats are up for election in the House of Representatives?
All seats 100%
What fraction of the seats are up for election in the Senate every two years?
1/3 of them
What political parties is the majority in the US House of Representatives and in USA Senate
Republican
What is the current number of Supreme Court justices appointed by republican presidents and democrat presidents?
Democrat: 3 Republican:6
What is the term length for the senate?
6 years
Who is Mitch McConnell?
The senate minority leader
Who is Chuck Schumer?
Senator majority leader
Who is John Roberts?
Chief justice of the US
Who is Hakeem Jeffries?
House minority leader
Who is Mike Johnson?
Speaker of the house
What are liberals opinion on healthcare?
Government controlled healthcare is best
What are conservatives opinion on healthcare?
Free market healthcare is best
