Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch? They are known as Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What do we call the President when they are head of the military?
Commander-in-Chief
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
There are 9.
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Who are the members of the Executive Branch?
The President, The Vice President and The Cabinet.
What were the 10 amendments called that were approved by Congress at the Constitutional Convention?
Bill of Rights
How many House of representatives are there and how many Senators do we have?
There are 435 House of Represenatives and 100 Senators.
Senators are elected every ____ years?
6
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What is the 52 word introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
What is impeachment?
To dimiss an elected official from their position due to wrongdoings.
Dividing the government into 3 branches is called __________.
Separation of Powers
What does it mean to "veto"?
To reject a law made by Congress
Which branch has a power called Judicial Review?
Judicial Branch
Which of the following is NOT a branch of government included in the "Separation of Powers"?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial, and Authoritative
Authoritative
How many total years can a person be President of the United States? This would equal two terms.
8 years or 2 terms
What is the "Supreme Law of the Land"?
Constitution
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
They are nominated by the President
The United States has a government where the power is in the hands of the people. What kind of political system is that?
Democracy
List 2 similarities or differences between 2 branches of government
Answers vary.
Judicial: interprets laws
Legislative: makes laws
Explain how Checks and Balances and Elections help ensure our democracy is preserved.
Answers vary.
Checks and Balances ensure that no branch has too much power. Elections allow people's voices to be heard by casting a ballot for a representative.