Branches
This branch enforces the laws.
Executive
Another word for freedom.
Liberty
Name the two parts of Congress
The Senate and House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House can veto a bill
False - the president has the veto power
Alexander Hamilton was the Secretary of
The President is in charge of this branch.
Executive
Unify means
to unite or bring together
Name three of the Founding Fathers
Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, Madison, Jay
Each state has 2 senators
True
What are 3 powers the states have?
This branch is responsible for making laws.
Legislative
concurrent
things that happen at the same time
What power do the people have in a republic?
They have the power to elect representatives to vote for them
A preseident's term is for 2 years.
False
Define ratify
To officially approve
The Supreme Court is in this branch.
Judicial
common defense
the military to protect us and fight for us - also police, firefighters, Red Cross workers, etc.
The Founding Fathers framed the constitution to be flexible.
True
The 4 government departments are called
the Cabinet
This branch interprets the Constitution.
Judicial
domestic tranquility
peace at home
Give two reasons why the Articles of Confederation failed.
Left the government weak
Gave too much power to the states
States could make their own laws and their own money
The number of representatives a state can have is based on size.
False, it's based on population.
What 3 powers does the federal government have?