Executive Branch
Who is in charge of carrying out federal laws?
The President
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate & The House of Representatives
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who must approve the judges the President appoints?
The Senate
What building does Congress work in?
The Capitol Building
What role helps the President run the government and leads the Senate?
Vice President
How many senators are there in total?
100
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws
What branch can veto a bill from Congress?
The Executive Branch (the President)
What title is given to the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Name the group of 15 department leaders who advise the President.
The Cabinet
How is the number of representatives from each state decided?
By the state's population
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
What is the job of the Press Secretary?
To speak to the public for the President
Which department head is called the Attorney General instead of Secretary?
Department of Defense
What do we call a proposal for a new law?
A bill.
What are the three main levels of federal courts?
District courts, Circuit (Appellate) courts, and the Supreme Court
Which branch can officially declare war?
The Legislative Branch (congress)
What does “bicameral” mean?
Two chambers or two parts
What title is given to the President as leader of the military?
Commander in Chief
How can Congress still pass a bill if the President vetoes a it?
Override the veto with a two-thirds vote.
What is it called when the Supreme Court’s decision is used as a guideline for future cases?
A precedent
Which branch can make other branches answer questions about their actions?
The Legislative Branch
How many people work in the Executive Branch altogether?
Over 4 Million