Separation of Powers
What is the name of the document that establishes our supreme laws and government?
The Constitution
The primary duty of the Legislative Branch is to do this.
What is make the laws?
The main role of the Executive Branch is to do this to the laws passed by Congress.
Enforce the laws
The fundamental responsibility of the Judicial Branch is to do this to the laws.
Interpret
In order to avoid another king, the constitution created how many branches of government?
3
Congress has two parts. Name one of them.
House of Representatives
Senate
This official serves as the nation's chief executive and head of the Executive Branch.
What is the U.S. President?
Who are the top judges in America?
The Supreme Court
In order to avoid a king, the constitution established ____________ ____ _____________ to make sure no one became a tyrant.
Separation of Powers
How many members of congress are there?
535
The president serves as ________________ and controls the military
Commander in Chief
The Supreme Court checks the other branches by determining if a law violates this.
The US Constitution
Which branch has the most power?
TRICK QUESTION: They are all equal
Even though the president is the commander in chief, the congress has the power to do what?
Declare War
Who is the current head of the Executive Branch?
Donald Trump
What does the word "unconstitutional" mean
illegal
What was the name of our original laws/government that was so weak we needed to make a new one.
Articles of Confederation
Congress is often said to have the "power of the purse". What does that mean?
They pass the budget for the whole country.
What power does the president have over bills congress passes.
He can VETO or cancel them
How many supreme court judges are there?
9