The 3 Branches of Government

Front

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve for?

Back

for life

Front

What is an example of a crime that is tried in criminal court?

• I slipped, fell, and hurt myself at Costco
• Somebody stole my car
• Plastic surgery gone wrong
• I used Gorilla Glue as hair gel

Back

Somebody stole my car

Front

How many senators does each state get?

Back

2

Front

precedent

Back

To set an example for others to follow

Front

What needs to happen in the legislative branch for a bill to make it to the President's desk?

Back

Pass both houses

Front

In the old way of elections, who ended up being the Vice President?

Back

runner up

Front

The President swears to preserve and protect what? the executive branch, the country, armed forces, the constitution

Back

the constitution

Front

What are the 2 parts of the US legal system?

Back

criminal/civil

Front

What two options does the President have when a bill reaches him?

Back

sign it/veto

Front

How many members does the Senate have in total?

Back

100