Branches of Goverment Flashcards
(15 cards)
There are no laws that are reserved for the state goverment
T/F
False
There are nine Supreme Court justices T/F
True
The outcome of a Supreme Court decision is determined by a
A.1/2
B. Majority vote
C.3/4
D.unanimous vote
Majority vote
How many repesentitives are there in the house
A.100
B. 250
C. 435
D.565
435
How can the Constitution be changed? (short answer)
Changing or adding ammendments
One of the duties of the ___ is to insure that laws created by Congress are consitutional.
A. Congress
B.President
C.Pentagon
D.Surpreme Court
Surpreme Court
The term of office for a Supreme Court justice is ____.
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 20 years
D. For life
For life
How many Court justices serve the Supreme Court.
A. 9
B. 18
C. 27
D. 36
9
The Supreme court is the highest court in the United States. T/F
true
Congress doenot have the means to “check” the Supreme Court. T/F
False
Which power can declare war?
A. The President
B. Supreme court
C. Congress
D. None of the above
Congress
Which Amendment allows women to vote.
A. 2nd amendment
B. 8th amendment
C. 17th amendment
D. 19th amendment
19th amendment
Which branch is the most powerful?
A. executive branch
B. legistlative branch
C. Judicial Branch
D. None of the above
None of the above
Which branch can veto bills?
A. The President
B. Congress
C. The Senate
D. The House of representitives
The President
How old do you have to be to become president?
A.20 yrs old
B. 25 yrs old
C 30 yrs old
D 35 yrs old
35 yrs old