Legislative Branch
What is the legislative branch in charge of?
Making the laws
What is the role of the Executive branch?
Enforce the laws
What is the main role of the Judicial branch?
To review laws
What is a Supreme Court Justice?
A judge that serves on the Supreme Court
Who is our current president?
Joe Biden
This branch is made up of two sections, what are they?
How many terms can the president be in office?
BONUS: how many years total?
2 terms, 8 years
Which court is at the top of all of the courts in the US?
Supreme court
What is the constitution?
The rights and freedoms of all Americans
Who will be the president as of January 20, 2025
Donald Trump
How many senators make up the senate?
100 (2 from each state)
How does the president get elected?
Voted on by the people living in the US
How is a Supreme Court Justice elected?
Appointed by the president
What does it mean if a law is Unconstitutional?
The law violates Americans basic rights under the Constitution
How many years is a senators term?
6 years
How many people make up the House of Representatives?
435 (many from each state)
How does the president keep the legislative branch in check?
Can veto laws passed
How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve on the Supreme Court?
For life
What does congress mean?
The senate and house of representatives
How many years is a term in the House of Representatives?
2 years
How does the legislative keep the president in check?
Can vote to impeach the president
Who would be in charge if the president is unable to complete his/her duties?
Vice president
How does the Supreme Court keep the executive branch in check?
They can vote to strike down executive orders given by the president if they decide it is unconstitutional
What does checks and balances mean?
A system to ensure that no branch of government has more power than another.
What are the three branches of government and what are their roles?
Legislative- make the laws
Executive- enforce the laws
Judicial- review the laws