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Legislative Branch

The branch of the US government responsible for making laws, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Executive Branch

The branch of the US government responsible for enforcing laws, headed by the President and Vice President, along with the cabinet.

Requirements for Federal Office

Criteria such as age, residency, and citizenship that individuals must meet to hold federal positions in the US government.

Residency Requirements

Specific conditions related to where a candidate must live or be from to be eligible for political office in the US.

Presidential Eligibility

Conditions including natural-born citizenship and residency requirements that individuals must meet to be eligible for the US presidency.

Term Limits

Restrictions on the number of terms an individual can serve in a particular political office, such as for members of Congress and the President.

Congressional Term Limits

Limits on the number of terms a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate can serve.

Public Opposition Influence

The impact of public opinion on political decisions, as seen in Johnson's choice not to seek reelection in 1968 due to public discontent with the Vietnam War.