LEGISLATIVE
What is the two houses of congress of the Legislative branch
House of Representatives and Senate
Who carries out federal laws and recommends new ones, directs national defense and foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties.
The President
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?
What is the Supreme court
What document tells us how to divide up power in the government?
The Constitution
Which part of congress has 100 members, 2 from each state?
The Senate
How long can a president serve?
2 terms of 4 years
What is the power of the judicial branch?
Decide if a law is unconstitutional
What type of government do we have?
Democracy or Federal System
What is the legislative branches power?
To make laws
Who is the Governor of Minnesota?
Tim Walz
Who can nominate judges to the Supreme Court?
What are the 1st 10 amendments to the constitution called?
Bill of Rights
How can the executive branch check the power of the legislative?
By vetoing a law
What is the cabinet?
It has fifteen heads of departments, as well as a number of other important officials.
Act as advisers to the president
What is the term for accusing the President of doing something wrong?
Impeachment
What is a change to the constitution called?
Amendment
How many senators does each state get? Representatives?
2 senators per state
Representative varies based on states population
When the president rejects a law it is called a..
Veto
How long can Supreme Court justices (judges) serve for?
How can the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?
Can say whether or not he is acting unconstitutional