The Constitution
What document describes how the national government is set up and how its parts work together?
The U.S. Constitution
Which Article of the Constitution created the Legislative Branch?
Article I
Which Article of the Constitution describes the Executive Branch?
Article II
Which Article of the Constitution created the Judicial Branch?
Article III
What is the system called that allows each branch to limit the others’ powers?
Checks and balances
How many main sections, or Articles, does the Constitution have?
Three
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How can Congress check the President’s power?
Override a veto or impeach the President
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What two houses make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the President’s role as Head of State?
Represents the U.S. around the world
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws
How can the President check Congress?
Veto legislation
What does the Constitution divide to keep any one group from getting too powerful?
Power (separation of powers)
What is it called when Congress has two parts?
A bicameral legislature
What is the President’s role as Commander-in-Chief?
Leads the military
What is it called when courts decide whether laws or actions are constitutional?
Judicial review
How can the Judicial Branch check Congress?
Declare laws unconstitutional
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Name two powers of Congress besides making laws.
Approving the budget, declaring war, confirming appointments, or raising revenue
What can the President do if he disagrees with a bill passed by Congress?
Veto it
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
How can the President check the Judicial Branch?
Appoint judges and grant pardons