Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
to create the laws
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The president
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful.
This branch of government meets at the Capitol Building.
The Legislative Branch
How many houses are in Congress? (100 point bonus for the names of both.)
Two (the House of Representatives and the Senate)
What are the main responsibilities of the President? (At least 2 of 3)
To enforce laws, lead the military, and conduct foreign policy
What does the Judicial Branch do?
To interpret the laws (decides if they are constitutional)
Which branch can veto laws passed by Congress?
The Executive Branch
This branch of government can veto bills that are trying to become law.
The Executive Branch
RANDOM HISTORY (200 point bonus!): After the U.S. won the American Revolution, they needed rules. What document was the FIRST set of rules for the new country?
The Articles of Confederation
How many terms can a President serve? How long is one term?
Two terms (four years each)
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
For life, unless they resign, retire, or are removed.
How can Congress check the power of the President?
The can overturn vetos made by the president, and can deny their nominee for the Supreme Court
This branch of government has members that are appointed by the president and serve for life.
The Judicial Branch
How are Senators and Representatives chosen?
Each state's citizens vote
What is the Cabinet?
A group of advisors to the President, including heads of departments.
RANDOM HISTORY (200 Point bonus!): Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch (the Supreme Court).
This branch of government has members elected by the people to represent each state.
The Legislative Branch
RANDOM HISTORY (200 point bonus!) : Name TWO problems with the Articles of Confederation
1. The government could not collect taxes
2. Every state had their own money
3. They needed 9/13 votes to pass anything
4. They couldn't trade with other countries
Name 2 of the Departments in the Cabinet
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Education
Department of Energy (DOE)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Department of the Interior (DOI)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Department of Labor
Department of State
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of the Treasury
Department of Veteran Affairs
RANDOM HISTORY (200 Point Bonus): Explain either the Great Compromise, or the Three Fifths Compromise
Great Compromise: The Senate would have 2 seats per state no matter the population, the House of Representatives numbers of seats is based on population,
Three Fifths: Every 3 out 5 slaves in a state will be counted for taxes and voting.
What is the final check the all three branches have?
U.S. citizens have the power to VOTE!
This branch of government determines if laws follow the Constitution.
The Judicial Branch