The Three Branches
This branch makes federal laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
What is the minimum age to vote in federal elections?
18
True or False: Rights come from the Constitution.
True
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Congress passes a law. Who signs it into law?
The President
This branch can veto legislation passed by Congress.
What is the Executive Branch?
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
What is the 19th Amendment?
True or False: Laws can never be changed.
Faulse
Name one responsibility of U.S. citizens.
Voting, jury duty, obeying laws, paying taxes, etc.
The Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional. Which branch acted?
Judicial
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional.
What is the Judicial Branch?
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
To officially elect the President.
This amendment protects freedom of speech.
What is the First Amendment?
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
The President issues an executive order. Which branch is acting?
Executive
Name one way Congress can check the President.
Impeachment, overriding a veto, approving appointments, controlling funding.
Why do most states hold primary elections?
To choose party candidates.
Give one example of a law and one example of a constitutional right.
Various acceptable answers.
What is the difference between a citizen and a resident?
Citizens have full political rights such as voting in federal elections.
Congress overrides a presidential veto. Which branch gained the upper hand in this situation?
Legislative
A president nominates a Supreme Court Justice. Which branch must approve the nomination?
What is the Legislative Branch (Senate)?
A candidate wins the popular vote nationwide but loses the presidency. How is this possible?
They lost the Electoral College vote.
If a law violates the Constitution, what happens?
Courts can declare it unconstitutional.
Name two rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.
Speech, religion, press, assembly, petition.
A Supreme Court Justice retires. Which two branches are involved in replacing them?
Executive (nomination) and Legislative (confirmation)