Branches Of Government Flashcards
Identify the three branches of government
Legislature, Executive, and Judicial
What determines the number of House Representatives each state has?
Population
How often are representatives in the House reset to ensure fair representation for each states population?
Every ten years with a census
How many U.S. Senators does each state have?
Two
Which part of Congress has members that served terms of six years?
Senate
Which part of Congress has members that served terms of two years?
House Representatives
What is the name of the group chosen by voters in each state who elect the president and vice president?
Electoral college
How many executive departments does the president oversee to help carry out laws?
Fifteen
What fraction of representatives is required to override a veto in Congress?
Two Thirds
What are the three levels of courts in the federal government?
District, Appeals, and Surpreme
What branch of government determines how tax dollars are spent?
Legislature
What branch of government has the power to propose amendments to the Constitution?
Legislature
What branch of government has the power to approve treaties and declare war?
Legislature
What branch of government has the power to declare the actions of other branches unconstitutional?
Judicial
What branch of government has the power to veto bills?
Executive
