Branches of Government
What is the primary responsibility of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret or translate the laws.
The Judicial Branch is made up of
the Supreme Court
The Legislative Branch is made up of
Senate and House of Representatives
Which branch can grant pardons to federal offenders?
Executive Branch
What is the total number of Senators?
100 with two from each state
What are the two ways power is organized and balanced in the US government?
Separation of Power
Checks and Balances
The Executive Branch is made up of
the President
What is the primary role of the Legislative branch?
write laws
Which branch can declare war?
Legislative
What is the total number of Representatives and show is that number decided?
There are 435 Representatives and the number per state is based on population.
Name the system created to ensure one branch of government did not become too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which branch can override a president's veto?
Legislative
Appointing federal judges is a power of the _______ branch.
Executive
Which branch can ratify treaties made by the president?
Legislative Branch
How many terms can a president serve?
Two terms for a total of 8 years
If a law is in conflict with the US Constitution, then the Judicial Branch can declare that law what?
Unconstitutional
What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Branch?
Enforce, execute, or carry out the laws
How can the Legislative Branch check the Judicial Branch?
approve or deny appointed judges
Which two branches of government are involved in the following scenario:
Congress impeaching federal judges
Legislative and Judicial
What are the guidelines for becoming President of the United States?
-A person must be 35 years of age
-A natural-born citizen
-must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years
Define Checks and Balances
A system that allows each branch of government to check the powers of the other branches
If Congress impeaches federal judges, this is a check by the legislative branch on which branch?
Judicial
How can the Legislative branch check the executive branch?
1. impeach the president
2. override the president's veto
Which two branches of government are involved in the following scenario:
Congress refusing to give the president funds for something
Legislative and Executive
What type of government does the United States have and what makes it different?
It is a democracy and allows the citizens to vote for their leaders.