Judicial Branch
What does the Judicial Branch do?
They decide whether or not something is constitutional or, if something has violated the federal law.
What does the Executive branch do?
Makes sure laws are enforced, makes treaties, and grants pardons.
What does the Legislative branch do?
Creates federal courts, approves appointment of justices, can impeach justices.
Nine States had to __________ the Constitution before it could take effect
Word options: Amendment, Ratify, Sovereignty, Constitution, Ordinance
Nine States had to Ratify the Constitution before it could take effect.
A new law was passed, but someone decided to violate that law, which branch of government would take care of that?
Judicial, Executive, or Legislative?
Executive
What is the Judicial Branch made up of?
The judicial branch consists of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Federal Judicial Center.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
Can the Legislative branch pass laws?
Yes, they can
Under the Articles of Confederation, the states kept their full__________
Word options: Amendment, Ratify, Sovereignty, Constitution, Ordinance
Under the Articles of Confederation, the states kept their full sovereignty.
Which branch of the government would have the power to amend the Constitution? Judicial, Executive, or Legislative?
Legislative
How many court levels are in the Judicial Branch?
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, or Six?
Three
What can the executive branch not do? Approve or veto bills, recommend legislation, interpret laws.
Executive cannot interpret laws, the Judicial Branch does that.
Who has the power to name the President in the event of a tie?
The House of Representatives
The Articles of Confederation were replaced with a new __________
Word options: Amendment, Ratify, Sovereignty, Constitution, Ordinance
The Articles of Confederation were replaced with a new Constitution.
True or False: The government has the right to stop you from starting your car.
True
Which court is the largest court?
The Supreme Court
Can the Executive branch pass laws?
No, Judicial does that, the Executive just enforces them.
The _______ was designed to represent the states, while the _______was intended to represent the nation.-
Senate , House or House , Senate?
Senate , House
An addition to the Constitution is an__________
Word options: Amendment, Ratify, Sovereignty, Constitution, Ordinance
An addition to the Constitution is an Amendment .
True or False: The government can look through your garbage.
True
What percent of the State General Fund does the Judicial branch budget take up? 1.0%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 5.0%?
About 1.5% of State General Fund
True or false: The FBI are overseen by the executive branch.
False, congress monitors the FBI, even though the FBI are a part of the executive branch.
________________ argued that senators should have lifelong terms.
-Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or James Madison?
Alexander Hamilton
Congress passed an __________ that created the Northwest Territory.
Word options: Amendment, Ratify, Sovereignty, Constitution, Ordinance
Congress passed an Ordinance that created the Northwest Territory.
True or False: the Government Funded a project for camouflage that stands out.
True, the government now has camoflauge tech that makes you a brighter target... maybe they're to draw the fire🤔