Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
What branch makes the laws?
The Legislative Branch
What are the three branches of government in the United States?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
The U.S. Supreme Court and Federal judges.
What is the Constitution?
The rule book for the U.S. government
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
The President, The Vice President, The Cabinet, and the Executive Office.
Which branch interprets and makes decisions about laws?
Judicial Branch
What right does the First Amendment of the Constitution protect?
Freedom of Speech
What is the group of lawmakers called?
The Senate
What does the executive branch do?
Legislative branch
What is a bill?
An idea.
What Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms (guns)?
The Second Amendment
How many individuals are in the Senate and how is this number determined?
100; two are elected from each state.
What is a veto?
To reject a law proposed by Congress.
Who signs bills into laws?
The President
What is a change to the Constitution called?
An Amendment
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
435
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch.
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
What year was the Constitution written?
1787