Branches 1
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative
Which branch carries out laws?
Executive
Who comes up with ideas for laws/bills?
Representatives or citizens
Who can take a bill to the house?
Representative
How many years does a president serve?
4 per term, two terms max
Judicial
Who created the three branches?
Foundung fathers
True or False: there are only a certain number of laws that can be put into place per year.
False
True or false: After 10 days, if Congress is in session, they can pass a law
True
What is the cabinet?
Group of people that give advice to the president.
Who is part of the executive branch? (3)
President, Vice president, Cabinet
What are the parts of the Legislative branch? (3)
Congress, senate, house of reps
How many representatives are there?
435
How many members of senate?
100
Who can negotiate treaties with other countries
President
What does the Judicial Branch include?
Supreme Court, other federal courts
Who is the president of the Senate?
Vice president
The bill reaches the president; what are his options?
approve, veto, or pocket veto (not do anything)
Who can override the Presidents veto?
Congress or 2/3 of House and Senate
What are members of the cabinet labeled?
Secretary of....
What are checks and balances designed to do?
Prevent one branch from becoming too powerful
What else does the president serve as under the executive branch?
commander in chief to the military
How many votes does it take to override the Presidents veto? (be specific)
2/3 of the Reps and Senate
How many senate members are there per state?
2
How long can senators serve?
6-year terms, with no limit on number of terms