U.S. Federal Government Flashcards
Who’s in the executive branch
President and Vice President
What does the executive branch do
Run foreign policy
In charge of the military
Cabinet offices (26)
Enforces the laws of the U.S.
Who’s in the legislative branch
Congress Which splits off into:
Senate
House of rep
What does the legislative branch do
Make laws
Senate and house work together to pass laws
100 senators - Iowa - 2
435 reps - Iowa - 4
Who’s in the judicial branch
Supreme Court and Federal Courts
What does the judicial branch do
Runs the court system
Reviews the laws
Final say on what the constitution says
How old do you have to be to be in the executive branch
35
What is the term limit for the executive branch
2 (4 year terms) 10 years
How do people in the executive branch get to office
Electoral college - 270
Tie goes to house of rep
What powers do people on the executive branch have
Commander and chief - run the cabinet
Grant pardon, make treaties
Nominate ambassadors, receive ambassadors
Nominate judges and execute laws
How old do you have to be to be in the senate
30
How old do you have to be in the rep
25
What are the term limits for the legislature
6 years senate
2 years rep
How do the legislative get to office
They are elected by the people of their state
What powers do the legislative have
Borrow money
Regulate trade
Naturalization
Print money
Post offices
Patents
Set up courts
Punish piracy
Declares war
Raise and support and army and maintain the navy
Makes the rules for the military
In charge of DC
