Constitution test Flashcards
(34 cards)
what is the top CT of the judicial branch?
supreme ct
what is the age to be in the supreme CT?
none
what is the term of someone in the supreme CT?
life
what are the citizenship requirements of someone in the supreme CT?
none
who is the leader of the supreme CT?
chief justice
how is someone in the supreme CT chosen?
appointed by president
what are the 3 highest courts in order?
supreme CT, appellate CT, district ct
what is the supreme CT role in impeachment?
accused, holds the trial
how many supreme CT judges are there?
9
how many federal CT districts are there?
12
how many people are in the house of reps?
435
how old do you have to be to be in the house of reps?
25
what is the term of the house of reps?
2 years
what is the reelection of the house of reps?
unlimited / no term limits
what are the citizenship requirements for the house of reps?
7 years a US citizen, must live in the state you represent
who are the house of reps elected by?
the poeple
who is the leader of the house of reps?
speaker of the house
what is representation in the house of reps based on?
population
what is the building of the house of reps?
capitol building
what are 3 powers of the house of reps and senate?
make money, taxes, make army and navy
how many people are in the Senate?
100
what is the term of the Senate?
6 years
what is the reelection of the senate?
unlimited / no term limits
what are the citizenship requirements of the Senate?
be a US citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent