Government Office Worksheet Flashcards
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How many representatives does each state get?
At least 1 (depends on population)
How many senators are there in the Senate?
100
How many senators does each state get?
2
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
How long is a term for a representative?
2 years
How long is a term for a senator?
6 years
How long is a term for a supreme court justice?
For life
How are representatives elected?
They are elected by voters of their congressional district (have to live in that district)
How are senators elected?
Original Constitution: Elected by state legislature
Amendment 17: elected by voters
How is the President elected?
They are elected by the electoral college
How are supreme court justices elected?
They are appointed by the president and approved by the senate
What are the requirements to be a representative?
You have to be at least 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state in which you are elected
What are the requirements to be a senator?
You have to be at least 30 years old, a citizen for 9 years, and a resident of the state in which you are elected.
What are the requirements to be the president?
You have to be at least 35, a natural-born citizen, and resident of the US for 14 years in a row.
What are the requirements to be a supreme court justice?
There are no requirements in the Constitution, but you have to be a citizen.
