Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of government in the United States?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
The U.S. Supreme Court and Federal judges.
Why are taxes important?
They help pay government workers, for roads, public parks and schools, and many other public items.
Where is Abraham Lincoln from?
Kentucky.
How many individuals are in the House of Representatives and how is this number determined?
435; chosen based on the population/size of the state.
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
The President, The Vice President, The Cabinet, and the Executive Office.
What does a jury do?
Decides whether or not a entity or person is guilt or innocent.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The first Constitution of the United States.
Is Washington primarily liberal or republican?
Liberal
Where is the headquarters of our national government?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What is a bill?
An idea.
When was The U.S. Constitution written?
September 17, 1787.
Can an American flag be up in the dark.
Yes, with proper illumination
How many individuals are in the Senate and how is this number determined?
100; two are elected from each state.
Which branch interprets and makes decisions about laws?
Judicial Branch
What is a veto?
To reject a law proposed by Congress.
What does white symbolize on the American flag?
white symbolizes purity and innocence
What does red represent on the American flag?
Red symbolizes hardiness and valor
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
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch.
True or False: U.S. citizens have the choice to serve on a jury.
False: It is a responsibility of all citizens to appear when called for jury duty.
Who is the current vice president of the United States?
Kamala Harris
What does blue represent on the American flag?
blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice