Legislative
T/F: This branch of government can pass a law lowering taxes.
True
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The president
How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?
Life
Which branch is the president a part of?
Executive
Congress
T/F: The cabinet, secretary of state, vice president, and president are a part of the executive branch.
True
True or False: A decision made by the Supreme Court can be appealed to the Senate.
False
Executive (the President)
The (house or senate) has the power to approve treaties, appoint people, and try impeachments.
Senate
T/F: Each cabinet member does NOT need to be approved by congress.
False
What is considered the highest court of the United States?
Which branch of government did the founders believe to be the most dangerous/powerful?
The legislative
How many senators are in congress?
100 (2 per state)
Which part of the Executive Branch votes to break a tie in the Senate?
Vice President
How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
Which article # discusses the judicial system?
Article III
In case of a tie of the electoral college, the (house or senate) has the power to name the president.
House
Which article # deals with the executive branch?
Article II
What two documents guarantee the right of a fair judicial process to every citizen of the United States? (*Note: We are not asking which amendment--instead, what are the documents that guarantee this?)
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Which branch of government did Alexander Hamilton think was the "least dangerous"?
The Judicial