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Understanding U.S. Government Structure and Function

Learn the basics of the U.S. government, from upholding the Constitution to passing and enforcing laws with Congress, President, Supreme Court, and more. Explore requirements for age, citizenship, residency, and key positions in the government. Stay informed about roles of House, Senate, Speaker, President, and Supreme Court Justices.

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Understanding U.S. Government Structure and Function

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  1. U.S. Government – The Basics Uphold Constitution Make/Pass Laws Enforce Laws Congress House Senate President and Staff/Cabinet Supreme Court 1) 25 Years Old 1) 30 Years Old 1) 35 Years Old 2) Born in U.S. 2) U.S. citizen for 7 yrs 2) U.S. citizen for 9 yrs Living 3) Live in US 14 years 3) Resident of State you rep 3) Resident of State you rep Appointed by President for life 4 Years 2 Years 6 Years 435 100 9

  2. U.S. Government – The Basics Speaker of the House Majority & Minority Leaders Vice-Pres. Presides Majority & Minority Leaders Chief Justice John Roberts President G.W. Bush Vice-President Dick Cheney

  3. U.S. Government – The Basics Speaker: Nancy Pelosi (D) CA Majority: Steny Hoyer (D) MD Minority: John Boehner (R) OH Majority: Harry Reid (D) NV Minority: Mitch McConnell (R) KY Pre. Pro-Tem: Robert Byrd (D) WV

  4. U.S. Government – The Basics Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Thomas Petri (R)

  5. U.S. Government – The Basics

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