Legislative Branch
What makes up the legislative branch?
Congress
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What makes up the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
What does the word veto mean?
To reject a bill
What does the legislative branch do?
Creates the bills that can be voted into law.
What does the Executive Branch do?
Signs laws and enforces those laws.
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets and makes sure the laws are constitutional
What does the word unconstitutional mean?
Not according/ against the Constitution.
(Goes against our rights & privileges)
What are the two parts that make up the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives & The Senate
How long can a President be in office?
2 four-year terms
How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?
For the rest of their life or until retirement/death
What process makes sure that no one branch has too much power?
Checks and Balances
How many Senators does each state have?
2 Senators
How old does the President have to be to run for office?
35 years old
How many justices are there on the current Supreme Court?
9
Where does the Executive Branch carry out its' responsibilities?
(Which building?)
The White House
How many representatives in the House does each state have?
It depends on the population of the state.
Besides the President and Vice President, what are the names of the other 2 pieces that make up the Executive Branch.
(Hint: think EOP)
The Executive Office of the President & The Cabinet
What document explains our rights and privileges?
The Constitution of the United States
The President is the Commander-in-Chief of what?
The armed forces.