Legislative Branch
The main job of the legislative branch is to...
write laws
The main job of the Executive branch is to...
Enforce laws
The main job of the Judicial Branch is to...
Interpret Laws
How long does a House Rep. serve for?
2 years
Do I prefer Dunkin or Starbucks?
Dunkin!!
what are the two parts of congress called?
House of Representatives
Senate
Which power allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?
9
How long does a Senator serve for?
6 years
I graduated from Naperville Central! What sport did I play while I was here?
1. Tennis
2. Volleyball
3. Badminton
4. Soccer
5. Softball
6. Water Polo
Soccer!
1. How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
2. How many members are there in the Senate?
1. 435
2. 100
The Role of the President:
The president negotiates a climate agreement with several foreign nations but needs approval before it becomes binding.
Chief Diplomat
This body confirms presidential nominees for the Supreme Court.
Senate
How long does the President serve for? What is their term limit?
4 years
2 terms
What Midwestern state did I go to college in?
Ohio
The leader of the House of Representatives, and person third in line for the Presidency is called the...
Speaker of the House
The Role of the President:
Without a formal declaration of war from Congress, the president orders airstrikes against a terrorist group overseas.
Commander-in-Chief
The ability to overturn laws that violate the Constitution is called...
Judicial Review
How long does a Supreme Court justice serve for? What is their term limit?
For life!
None
What is my zodiac sign?
Taurus
People who live in a district and are represented by an elected official are called...
Constituents
The Role of the President:
The president strongly supports a new healthcare reform bill and works with congressional leaders to get it passed.
Chief Legislator
Every year, about 7,000-10,000 cases are submitted to the Supreme Court. ABOUT how many does the Supreme Court actually end up hearing?
75
59 years
Last summer I went on my honeymoon. How many countries did I go to?
6
France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Scotland