Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Vocabulary
Other Info.
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Can the President veto bills from Congress?
Yes
100
Who is in the Legislative Branch?
Congress - it is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives
100
Who is in the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court and other federal courts
100
What are Checks and Balances?
They keep any one branch of the government from becoming too powerful/
100
What document tells the powers of the government?
Constitution
200
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
To carry out (enforce) the laws.
200
How many Senators are there?
100 - two from each state
200
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court
nine
200
What is a federal system?
the sharing of power between state and local governments
200
What does the 1st Amendment do?
Gives people the freedom of: Religion Speech Press and to: petition the government gather together
300
What is the Cabinet?
They are important advisors to the President.
300
How many Representatives are there in the House?
435 - the number from each state depends on the state's population
300
What is the Supreme Courts role?
To determine if a law is constitutional.
300
What is a democracy?
where people rule and make choices about their lives and government
300
Why do people register to vote:
to take part in electing their leaders
400
How long can a President serve?
four year term can only serve two terms
400
Can Congress override the President's veto on a Bill?
Yes
400
What is a republic?
form of government where people can elect representatives to run the government
400
What is the "rule of law"
decisions are made by the Supreme Court that apply to everyone
400
How are state and federal governments alike?
both have three branches: Legislative, Executive and Judicial
500
What does "impeach" mean?
to accuse the President of wrongdoing - can can be removed from office
500
Tell how the number of Senators and Representatives in the House are determined
Senators - two per state Representatives - depends on the state's population
500
How long does a Justice serve on the Supreme Court?
For life
500
What is patriotism?
the love of country
500
Why do we have a separation of powers (the three branches of government)?
to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful
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