Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
What does the legislative branch do?
Make the laws
Who makes up the Executive Branch
The President and The Vice President
What is it called when the president rejects a law?
Veto
Where do judges work?
Courthouse
Who is in charge of the local government?
The mayor
Do all states get the same amount of representatives in the electoral college?
No
What is a president?
the head of a executive branch / leader of a country
Which branch does the president belong to?
Executive branch
Where does the Judicial Branch meet?
The Supreme Court
Who is in charge of the state government?
The Governor
How long is one presidential term?
4 years
How is the number of representatives determined?
a. Population
b. President decides
By the state's population
Are Supreme Court Justices elected or appointed?
Appointed
How many branches of government does the U.S. have?
three
Which level of government is in charge of the military?
Federal Government
What does the Legislative Branch do?
The Legislative Branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
What is the maximum term for the President ?
2 four year terms / 8 years
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
Who advises the president?
a. The cabinet
b. The legislative branch
c. The judicial branch
Who controls taxing (WHICH BRANCH)?
The Legislative Branch
Does the president make the laws?
No
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
What is a mayor in charge of?
a. state
b. city
c. Country
Where does the president live?
White House/ Washington D.C.