3 Branches of Government

Which branch MAKES the laws (article 1)

Legislative Branch

Which branch EXECUTES/ENFORCES the laws (article 2)

Executive Branch

Which branch INTERPRETS the laws (article 3)

Judicial Branch

Bicameral

two separate chambers or houses, Legislative Branch- House of Representatives and the Senate.

Powers of President

enforce laws, veto legislation, talk with foreign nations and command the military (Commander in Chief)

Requirements for President

must be a natural-born citizen

at least 35 years old

a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years.

Requirements for Senate

must be at least 30 years old

a U.S. citizen for at least nine years

a resident of the state they represent

Requirements for House of Representative

must be at least 25 years old

a U.S. citizen for at least seven years

a resident of the state they represent

Presiding officer of the House of Representatives

Speaker of the House

Presiding officer of the Senate

Vice President of the United States or President pro tempore

Role of Vice President

presides over the Senate, is responsible for casting tie-breaking votes.

Additionally, the Vice President steps in as acting President if the President is unable to perform their duties.

Veto

the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law.

Pocket Veto

a special type of veto where the President takes no action on a bill for ten days while Congress is adjourned, preventing it from becoming law.

Override a Veto

Congress can reverse a presidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses, allowing the bill to become law

Checks and Balances

a system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful by providing each branch with specific powers to limit the others.

Marbury vs Madison

a landmark Supreme Court case that established judicial review, (1803)

3 Branches of Government

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

Term length for US House of Representative

two years, with no term limits.

Term length for US Senate

six years, with no term limits.

Total number of US Representatives

435 members, based on population.

Total number of US Senators

100 members, with two from each state.

Which Article deals with the Legislative Branch

Article I- outlining its structure, powers, and responsibilities.

Which Article deals with the Executive Branch

Article II - defining its powers, responsibilities, and the role of the President.

Which Article deals with the Judicial Branch

Article III - establishing the Supreme Court and lower courts, outlining their jurisdiction and powers.