The Branches
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Mr. Morris Fun Facts
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How many branches are there in our government?
3
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What are the two parts of this Branch

Congress- Senate and House of Representatives

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Who is the head of this branch?
President
100

Who is the head of this branch?

Supreme Court

100
What are the 3 classes Mr. Morris Teaches

Green Architecture, MN Studies, US Studies

200

What is the goal of the branches

To make sure one person/group does not get to powerful

200

How many Senators are there? 

100- 2 per state

200
Who is the second in command if something happens to the President?
The Vice President.
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How many justices are there?
9
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What Show was Mr. Morris on in 7th grade?

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

300
Who is responsible for enforcing laws, foreign policy, and commanding the armed forces?
Executive branch
300

How many representatives are there in Congress? 

435

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What is it called when the President rejects an act of Congress?

Veto

300

How long are the justices terms for?

For life

300

What is Mr. Morris' favorite color

Yellow

400
Who consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and is responsible for making laws?
Legislative Branch
400

How are members of Congress elected? (for both houses)

By the people who vote from their states.

400

What are the qualifications to become president?

-at least 35 -born in the US

400
Who appoints the Supreme Court justices?
The President
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What is the month, day, and year of Mr. Morris' Birthday

June, 11th, 1997
500
Who is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
Judicial Branch
500
How long is each term for both houses?
House of Reps- 2 years Senate- 6 years
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What is an executive order?

a presidential directive that does not need initial approval from congress

500
Who approves the appointed Supreme Court justices?
The Senate
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Who is Mr. Morris's Favorite human being in the world (outside his wife and family)

Caleb Williams (Chicago bears Quarterback)

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