Language
What is the correct pronoun to complete this sentence?
After ____ went to the park, Miriam and Becca went to dinner.
They
What is the main governing body of the Legislative branch?
Congress
Who is the leader of the Executive branch?
The President
What is the national court of the Judicial branch? (considered the "highest court")
The Supreme Court
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
Which word in this sentence is the adjective?
Kate asked if she could have some pink strawberry ice cream.
Pink
Strawberry
What are the two chambers of Congress?
The House of Representatives
The Senate
What is the term for when a President refuses to sign a bill?
Veto
What role does the Judicial branch play in the lawmaking process?
Determining if laws are fair/Constitutional
The division of power between the 3 Branches of Government is called...
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Is the adverb comparative or superlative?
In the race, Harty ran faster than Duke.
Comparative
What role does the Legislative branch play in the lawmaking process?
Creating laws
What is the group of advisors to the President called?
The Presidential Cabinet
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9 Justices
Name one Cabinet department (know as Secretary of _____)
Treasury, State, Defense
Also acceptable: Education, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Energy, Transportation, Commerce, Labor
What kind of sentence is this?
Since he went outside, Mercutio got a treat.
Complex
How many members are there in the Senate?
100
What role does the Executive branch play in the lawmaking process?
Signing/Vetoing laws (yes/no)
Carrying out laws
Who appoints federal judges and Supreme Court Justices?
The President (later confirmed by Congress)
How is the number of members in the House of Representatives determined for each State?
By the State population
Give an example of a DEPEDENT clause.
Correct if it contains a subordinating conjunction.
What is ONE power the Legislative branch holds?
Declaring war
Interacting with other countries
Handling our nation's funds
What is ONE power the President holds?
Commander in Chief
(power over the military)
What document does a Judge use to determine if a law is fair?
The Constitution
CHALLENGE: What is the Preamble to the Constitution?
(song)