Legislative Branch
This branch makes the laws
What is the Legislative Branch?
This branch enforces the laws
What is the Executive Branch?
This branch interprets the laws.
What is the Judicial Branch?
The President can do this to stop a bill passed by Congress
What is veto it?
I sign bills into law
Who is the President?
Congress is made up of these two chambers
What are the Senate and the House of Representatives?
The head of this branch is the ____.
Who is the President?
The highest court in the U.S
What is the Supreme Court?
Congress can override a veto with this fraction of votes
What is two-thirds?
I decide if laws are constitutional.
Who are the Supreme Court justices?
Congress controls money through this power
What is the power of the purse/taxation and spending?
The President rejects bills through this action
What is a veto
Supreme Court justices serve for how long?
What is for life?
The courts can strike down a law if it violates this
What is the Constitution?
I write and pass laws.
What is Congress?
This chamber approves treaties
What is the Senate?
This person advises the President on legal matters
Who is the Attorney General?
This case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
The Senate must confirm these appointments
What are judges and cabinet members?
I can impeach the President
What is the House of Representatives?
Congress can remove the President through this process
What is impeachment?
The President appoints these judges for life
Who are Supreme Court Justices?
Federal judges are confirmed by this body.
What is the Senate?
The President is Commander-in-Chief, but only Congress can do this
What is declare war?
I approve or reject treaties
What is the Senate?