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Branches of Gov't
Prompt | Details & Definition |
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Executive Branch Key Figures | The President and Cabinet |
Executive Branch Purpose | To carry out and enforce laws |
Legislative Branch also called... | Congress |
Two Houses of Congress | House of Representatives Senate |
Legislative Branch Purpose | To write laws |
Judicial Branch also called... | Supreme Court (and lower courts) |
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court? | 9 |
How many Senators does each state have? | 2 |
How is the number of Representatives per state determined? | By state population |
Judicial Branch Purpose | To interpret laws |
How do we elect Representatives? | Direct vote per district |
How do we elect the President? | Indirectly, through the Electoral College |
How do we elect Senators? | Directly, by statewide vote |
How were Senators selected prior to the passage of the ratification of the 17th amendment in 1913? | State legislatures appointed Senators to the US Congress |
How are Cabinet members selected? | Nominated by the President, Approved by simple majority the US Senate |
How are Supreme Court Justices selected? | Nominated by the President, Approved by simple majority of the Senate |