Confederation to Constitution

Front

How many elected seats are in the House of Representatives?

Back

435

Front

How many elected seats are in the Senate?

Back

100

Front

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

Back

9

Front

What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?

Back

2 years

Front

What is the term length for a Senator?

Back

6 years

Front

What is the term length for the President?

Back

4 years

Front

What is the term length for a Supreme Court Justice?

Back

Life

Front

Who has the "power of the purse" to tax and spend public money for the national government?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

Who has the power to nominate and appoint federal judges (including Supreme Court judges)?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Who has the power to declare war on foreign countries?

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Legislative Branch