Executive Branch
1. Who makes up the Executive Branch?
The President, Vice President, and the Cabinet.
6. What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?
Making laws
11. What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
The Judicial Branch’s job is to interpret the laws, making sure they are fair for everyone.
16. How many steps are there for a bill to become a law?
7 steps
21. What step of a bill becoming a law involves the Executive Branch?
STEP 6: The President signs the bill
2. Who steps in if the President cannot complete their job?
The Vice President
7. What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
12. How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9 justices, 1 chief justice, and 8 associate justices
17. What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?
An idea for a bill is created
22. What does an equal division of power mean for the branches of government?
The branches of government balance each other's power so no one branch becomes too powerful
3. How is the Cabinet chosen?
The Cabinet is chosen by the President and the Senate.
8. What is one special power of Congress?
Control government spending, declare war, or impeach government officials
13. How are justices chosen for the Supreme Court?
Justices are chosen by the President and the Senate.
18. Who has to sign a bill for it to become a law?
The President
23. What is the city where the three branches of government are located?
Washington D.C.
4. What are the President's responsibilities?
The President's job is to enforce the laws. They can sign legislation into law or veto bills.
9. How can Congress override a veto from the President?
The Senate and House of Representatives both pass the bill with a 2/3 majority vote
14. What are the responsibilities of a judge?
A judge listens carefully to both sides, makes sure everyone is respectful, does not pick favorites, and decides based on facts and fairness.
19. Which branch of government votes on a bill?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
24. Which branch of government can impeach (remove) government officials?
The Legislative Branch
5. What are the three requirements to run for President?
10. What did the Great Compromise do?
It created the Senate (equal representation) and the House of Representatives (proportional representation)
15. What are the similarities between federal courts and state courts?
Federal and state courts listen to both sides in order to be fair, using laws to make decisions.
20. What does “Committees debate the bill” mean?
A small group of lawmakers discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the bill and make amendments before it is voted on by Congress
25. A school creates a new rule all students have to follow. Which branch of government is this like?
The Legislative Branch