Executive Branch
Who is the leader of this branch?
How long is their term?
President - 4 years
What is another name for this branch?
Congress
How many members make up this branch?
Where do they meet?
9 - Supreme Court
Who is the head of the state-level executive branch?
What does he do?
Governor - carries out state laws
What is the Constitution?
Why is it important?
The first set of laws for our country. All other laws must agree with it. It set up the basic structure of our government.
What are some important qualifications of a president?
Born in USA, Citizen, Lived in USA for 14 years, at least 35 years old
Which two groups of elected officials make up this branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
How long do the members serve?
How are they replaced?
for life - president appoints someone new and congress approves them
What is the job of the mayor?
Makes sure the city runs well
What is a Democracy?
Rule by the people. The citizens have a say in how the government is run. They voice their opinions by voting.
What is the purpose of the cabinet and its members?
To advise the president on important matters.
How many members are in the Senate? Why?
100 - 2 from each state
What does this branch do?
interpret laws - decide if laws are fair
What is the definition of a county?
an area with several communities
Why did the leaders of our country set up three branches of government?
So that nobody has too much power.
What happens when a new law reaches the president? How can he respond?
Sign or Veto
How many members are in the House of Representatives? Why?
435 - based on state population
How do they judge the law?
decide if it agrees with or goes against the constitution
Describe some of the services provided by local governments.
police, firefighters, teachers, etc.
Explain the system of checks and balances in America.
Each branch of government relies on the other two branches to help them do their jobs correctly. They check on each other to make sure that everyone is doing what they're supposed to do, and balance the power amongst all three branches.
What is the job of this branch?
Enforce the laws
What is the job of this branch?
Make/write laws
What are the members of this branch called?
Justices
How do local governments pay for the services they provide?
Taxes
What is a political party?
Would a Democrat want to vote for a Republican? Explain your answer.
A group of people with shared ideas about how the government should be run. No, they’d want someone who agrees with their ideas to be elected.