What does separation of powers mean?
Power is divided between the three branches so no one branch can become too powerful
What does the legislative branch do?
Make the laws
What two houses make up Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
How is the number of representatives determined in the House of Representatives?
Based on a state's population
How is the number of Senators determined?
2 per state
How many people are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How many people are there in the Senate?
100
Who are the two senators from New York?
Charles "Chuck" Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand
Who is the representative in New York for District 17?
Nita Lowey
Who is the representative in New York for District 18?
Sean Patrick Maloney
How long is the length of term for a Senator?
6 years
How long is the length of term for a member in the House of Representatives?
2 years
What is the minimum age required to be a Senator?
30 years old
How many years do you have to be a U.S. citizen in order to be a Senator?
9 years
What is the minimum age required to be a member in the House of Representatives?
25 years old
How many years do you have to be a U.S. citizen in order to be a member in the House of Representatives?
7 years
What branch of government is a Senator part of?
legislative branch
What branch of government is the House of Representatives part of?
legislative branch
What branch of government is Congress part of?
legislative branch
How many people are part of Congress?
535
What does the executive branch do?
enforce the laws
Who is the Chief Executive of the United States?
The president
What is the current President's name?
Donald Trump
What is the current Vice President's name?
Mike Pence
How long is the President's term?
4 years
What is the max number of terms a president is allowed to serve?
two terms
How long is the Vice President's term?
4 years
What is the purpose of the cabinet?
advise the president
Is the Vice President part of the cabinet?
yes
How many members are there in the cabinet?
16 (15 + VP)
What is the minimum age required to be President?
35 years old
In order to be President, do you have to be born in the USA?
Yes
What branch is the President part of?
Executive Branch
What branch is the Vice President part of?
Executive Branch
What branch is the Cabinet part of?
Executive Branch
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interpret the laws
What makes up the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court and other federal courts
What is the official term for a member of the Supreme Court?
A justice
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?
9
How long is the length of term for a justice on the Supreme Court?
Life
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What branch is the Supreme Court part of?
Judicial Branch