social studies mod 6 Flashcards
branches of the US government, the Bill of Rights, citizenship
What was the Bill of Rights? Who wrote it?
the Bill of Rights listed individual rights to protect the people from government abuse
written by James Madison
What are the powers of the legislative branch?
write laws, confirm presidential appointments, approve treaties, grant money, declare war
What are the requirements for representatives in the House of Representatives? How long is a term?
must be at least 25 years old, live in the state where elected, be a US citizen for at least 7 years.
terms are 2 years (no limit)
How is the Speaker of the House chosen?
elected by House members of the majority party
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
435
what are the requirements to be a senator?
how long is a senator’s term?
at least 30 years old, be a citizen for 9 years, live in state represented
6 year terms (no term limit)
What checks and balances does the legislative branch have for the other branches?
executive: reject appointments, reject treaties, withhold funding, impeach (HOR), try for crimes (Senate), override a veto
judicial: propose amendments to override decisions, impeach Supreme Court justices
who is in the executive branch?
the president, the vp, and the cabinet
what are the requirements to be president or VP?
native-born citizen, 35 y/o, US resident for 14 years
what are the terms for president/VP?
4 years, 2 term limit
what jobs does the executive branch have?
proposes laws, administers laws, commands armed forces, appoints ambassadors & other officials, conducts foreign policy, makes treaties
what checks and balances does the executive branch have over the other branches?
legislative: may adjourn congress, veto bills
judicial: appoints judges
who is part of the judicial branch?
district courts, appeal courts, supreme court (justices)
what requirements are there to be a supreme court justice?
trick question! there are none!
how long are the terms for supreme court justices?
they serve for life