The Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
to make laws
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President of the United States.
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws
This branch can veto laws passed by Congress
Executive Branch (President)
What document created the three branches of government?
The U.S. Constitution
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is the main job of the executive branch?
To enforce laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
This branch can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Where does the legislative branch meet?
The Capitol Building (in Washington D.C.)
How many senators does each state have?
two
How long is one term for the President of the United States?
Four years
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
This branch can declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
What is the official residence and workplace of the President?
The White House
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What is the group of advisors to the President called?
The Cabinet
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
or life, or until they retire or are impeached
The Senate approves treaties and presidential appointments. This is a check on which branch?
Executive Branch
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the title of the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Who becomes President if the President dies or resigns?
The Vice President
What is the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional called?
Judicial Review
Congress can impeach and remove a President or federal judge from office. This is a check on which two branches?
Executive and Judicial Branches
What is the principle that divides power between the national government and state governments?
Federalism