Question

article i_____ branchcongress ___ laws.___how many? qualifications:term length:_____how many? qualifications:term length:_____ listed powers of congress:article ii___ branchtwo main leaders:___ & ___ ___,who ___/___ laws.qualifications:term length:term limit:group of advisors is the___.powers of the president:article iii___ branchjudges are called ___. the head judge is called the ___ ___.how many?:how long do they serve?:who appoints them?:they ___ laws.two types of jurisdiction:___ & _____.what do they mean?:explain judicial review:

Explanation:

This is a fill-in-the-blank diagram outlining the three branches of the U.S. federal government as defined by the U.S. Constitution. Each section corresponds to the core structure, roles, and powers of each branch:

1. Article I (Legislative Branch): This branch makes federal laws, composed of the bicameral Congress.
2. Article II (Executive Branch): This branch enforces and carries out federal laws, led by the President and Vice President.
3. Article III (Judicial Branch): This branch interprets federal laws and the Constitution, composed of federal courts and judges.

Answer:

Article I (Legislative Branch)

• Article I: Legislative branch
• Congress makes laws.
• House of Representatives
• How many?: 435
• Qualifications: At least 25 years old; U.S. citizen for 7+ years; resident of represented state
• Term length: 2 years
• Senate
• How many?: 100
• Qualifications: At least 30 years old; U.S. citizen for 9+ years; resident of represented state
• Term length: 6 years
• Enumerated (listed) Powers of Congress:
• Levy taxes, borrow money, regulate commerce, coin money, declare war, establish post offices, raise and support armies, create federal courts inferior to the Supreme Court, approve presidential appointments/treaties

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Article II (Executive Branch)

• Article II: Executive branch
• Two main leaders: President & Vice President, who enforce/implement laws.
• Qualifications:
• At least 35 years old; natural-born U.S. citizen; resident of U.S. for 14+ years
• Term length: 4 years
• Term limit: Maximum 2 full terms (or 10 years total if assuming office mid-term)
• Group of advisors is the Cabinet.
• Powers of the President:
• Sign/veto bills, command armed forces, appoint federal officials/judges, negotiate treaties, grant pardons, deliver State of the Union address, enforce federal laws

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Article III (Judicial Branch)

• Article III: Judicial branch
• Judges are called Justices (Supreme Court) / Federal Judges (lower courts). The head judge is called the Chief Justice (of the United States).
• How many?: 9 (Supreme Court; lower courts have varying numbers)
• How long do they serve?: Lifetime tenure (during "good Behaviour")
• Who appoints them?: President (with Senate confirmation)
• They interpret laws.
• Two types of jurisdiction: Original & Appellate
• What do they mean?:
• Original: Court hears the case first (has authority over the case's facts)
• Appellate: Court reviews a lower court's decision for legal errors
• Explain Judicial Review: The power of federal courts to review laws and executive actions, and declare them unconstitutional if they conflict with the U.S. Constitution (established in Marbury v. Madison, 1803)