The Three Branches of Government
What are the requirements to be a Representative?
A Representative must be 25 years old to be elected and have been a citizen for 7 years.
What are the requirements to be a Senator?
A Senator must be 30 years old to be elected and have been a citizen for 9 years.
What is the length of term of the Legislative branch?
In the Legislative Branch, Representatives serve a 2-year term and senators serve a 6-year term.
How long do the Justices of the Supreme Court serve for?
Once appointed, Justices of the Supreme Court serve for life.
What does the Executive Branch consist of?
The Executive branch consists of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
What are the powers of the House of Representatives?
The House of Representative has the Power to impeach the president and to propose tax laws.
What does the Judicial Branch consist of?
The Judicial branch consists of the Supreme and Federal Courts.
What are the powers of the Judicial Branch?
The Judicial branch has the power to declare laws unconstitutional, settle disputes involving the U.S., and settle disputes between the states.
What does the Legislative Branch consist of?
The Legislative branch consists of the 435 members in the House of Representatives and the 100 members of the Senate.
What are the powers of the Executive Branch?
The President has the power to approve or veto laws, make treaties with foreign governments, nominate judges to the Supreme Court, and appoint cabinet members.
What are the requirements to become President of the United States?
The President must be at least 35 years old, a 14-year resident, and be native born.
What are the powers of the Senate?
The Senate has the power to ratify treaties with foreign governments and can try the president after Impeachment.
What are the combined powers of the Senate and the House of Representatives?
The combined powers of the Senate and House of Representatives are: to propose laws, declare war, override the president's veto with a 2/3 vote, and propose amendments to the Constitution with a 2/3 vote.
What is the length of term of the Executive branch?
The president serves a 4 year term.
Who in the Supreme Court has the role of presiding over the Impeachment trial of the president?
The role of presiding over the Impeachment trial of the president belongs to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Role of the Executive Branch
The role of the Executive branch is to enforce laws.
Role of the Judicial Branch
The role of the Judicial branch is to interpret laws.
Role of the Legislative Branch
The role of the Legislative branch is to make laws.