Branches of Government
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Give and example of one way the Executive Branch can check the power of the Legislative Branch.
Veto a bill, call a special session of Congress
Which branch has the power to approve presidential appointments?
Legislative
Articles or Constitution?
Weak central government with only 1 branch (Congress).
Articles of Confederation
What does bicameral legislature mean?
Two-chambered congress
Name one power of the Legislative branch?
Makes laws, power of the purse, check powers of the other branches (must name or describe the check)
Give an example of one way the Legislative Branch can check the power of the Executive Branch.
Override a veto with 2/3 majority of Congress, approve judge appointments, control the money, can impeach President, etc
Which branch has the power to interpret laws?
Judicial
Articles or Constitution?
2/3 of states needed to amend the document
Constitution
How long is a term for Representatives?
2 years
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?
Supreme Court of the United States
Give an example of one way the Judicial Branch can check the power of the Legislative Branch.
Can review laws and decide if they are constitutional, they are appointed for life
Which branch of government appoints federal judges?
Executive
Articles or Constitution?
Representation equal for all states
Articles of Confederation
How long is a term for a Senator?
6 years
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
Executive; EXTRA 100 POINTS IF YOU CAN EXPLAIN WHY!
Which branch of government has the power to call a special session of Congress?
Executive
Articles or Constitution?
Granted power to require taxation
Constitution
What does SCOTUS mean?
Supreme Court of the United States
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Define the concept of checks and balances and why it is important.
The 3 separate branches of government, each with ways of checking the power of the other branches. It is important because it ensures that no one branch, person, or group can become too powerful.
Which branch of government has the power of impeachment?
Legislative
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Can you name one member of the SCOTUS?
Chief Justice John Roberts, Sonia Sotamayor, Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amy Coney Barrett, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito, & Clarence Thomas