Branches of Government Flashcards
(23 cards)
How many members are there in Senate?
100
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the length of a term in the House of Representatives
2 years
What is the length of a term in Senate?
6 years
Are members of the House of Representatives elected or appointed?
Elected
Are members of Senate elected or appointed?
Elected
What is the age requirement for the House of Representatives?
25 years
What is the age requirement for Senate?
30 years
What is the citizenship requirement for the House of Representatives?
7 years
What is the citizenship requirement for Senate?
9 years
What are the powers of the legislative branch?
- makes the laws
- appropriates funds for laws and programs
- approves treaties and executive appointments
- establishes federal courts
How many members are in the office of the president?
1
What is the length of a term of a president?
4 years
Is the president elected or appointed?
Elected
What is the age requirement for the president?
35 years
What is the citizenship requirement for the president?
You have to be a natural-born citizen.
What are the powers of the executive branch?
- enforces the laws
- acts as commander-in-chief of military
- negotiates treaties
- appoints federal judges and other top officials
How many members are in the Supreme Court?
9
What is the length of a term of someone in the Supreme Court?
Usually for life
Are members of the Supreme Court elected or appointed?
Appointed
What is the age requirement for members of the Supreme Court?
There is none
What is the citizenship requirement for members of the Supreme Court?
There is none
What are the powers of the judicial branch?
- interprets the laws
- reviews lower-court decisions
- judges whether laws and executive orders are constitutional
- rules on cases between states
