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The Branches of Government
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Legislative Branch Makes Laws Declares War Creates Taxes
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435 members in House of Representatives 100 members in the Senate
Legislative Branch 435 members in House of Representatives 100 members in the Senate
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2 years per term for House 6 years per term for Senate
Legislative Branch 2 years per term for House 6 years per term for Senate
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Both Elected to position Must be 25 years old for House
Legislative Branch Both Elected to position Must be 25 years old for House Must be 30 years old for Senate
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Must be a citizen for 7 years for House
Legislative Branch Must be a citizen for 7 years for House Must be a citizen for 9 years for Senate
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Leads Bureaucracy (Cabinet)
Executive Branch Enforces Laws Commander in Chief Leads Bureaucracy (Cabinet)
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Executive Branch 1---- the President 4 Year Terms
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Must be a NATURAL BORN Citizen
Executive Branch Elected to Position Must be 35 Years Old Must be a NATURAL BORN Citizen
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Interpret the Laws State vs. State Cases “Judicial Review”
Judicial Branch Interpret the Laws “Judicial Review” State vs. State Cases
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9 members on the Supreme Court
Judicial Branch 9 members on the Supreme Court All Serve a Life Term- only death and illness can get you out of this
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Appointed by the President, approved by the Congress
Judicial Branch Appointed by the President, approved by the Congress No age requirement No Citizenship requirement
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