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Us Gov by Mind Map: Us Gov

1. Legislative

1.1. Two Chambers

1.1.1. House representatives

1.1.1.1. Requirements: Must be 25 years old and have to be a citizen of the US for at least 7 years.

1.1.2. Senate

1.1.2.1. Requirements: Have to be atleast be 30 years old and been a citizens of the united states for 9 years.

1.1.2.2. Number of Senate

1.1.2.2.1. 100 Senators

1.1.2.3. Senate serves six year terms

1.2. Implied Powers grants congress to pass any laws considered necessary and proper

1.2.1. Expressed/ enumerated Powers is that congress may exercise powers that the constitution grants it

2. Executive

2.1. President

2.1.1. Qualifications: Must be a a natural born citizens, a resident for 14 years, and 35 years old or older.

2.1.1.1. Term length and Limit

2.1.1.1.1. Two year terms with the limit of eight years.

3. Judicial

3.1. Supreme Court

3.2. Qualifications: There are no explicit requirements to become a member

3.2.1. How a member is selected and approved

3.2.2. The president nominates and confirms with the United states senate to appoint public officials.

3.2.2.1. What power does the Supreme Court have?

3.2.2.1.1. Judicial Review.

3.2.2.1.2. How long can they serve?