The structure of the US Government (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Year US Constitution was drawn up
Year US Constitution was drawn up
1787
Federalism definition
Federalism definition
Division of power between federal & state governments
Enumerated Powers
Enumerated Powers
Powers specifically granted to federal govt by Constitution
Amendment that governs Reserved Powers
Amendment that governs Reserved Powers
Tenth Amendment
Concurrent Powers definition
Concurrent Powers definition
Powers shared by both federal & state governments
Number of House of Representatives members
Number of House of Representatives members
435 members
House of Representatives term length
House of Representatives term length
2 years
Number of Senators
Number of Senators
100 (2 per state)
Senate term length
Senate term length
6 years
Number of Supreme Court justices
Number of Supreme Court justices
Nine justices
Vote needed for Congress to override presidential veto
Vote needed for Congress to override presidential veto
Two-thirds vote
Three branches of US government
Three branches of US government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Head of Executive Branch
Head of Executive Branch
President
Four reasons checks & balances matter
Four reasons checks & balances matter
Tyranny prevention, collaboration, liberties, accountability
Branch that confirms presidential appointments
Branch that confirms presidential appointments
Senate