Legislative Branch
What are the two parts of the US Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who is in charge of this Branch?
The President
Who appoints Judges to the Supreme court?
The President
What is one thing the U.S. Constitution does?
Forms the Government,
Defines the powers of the Government,
Defines the parts of the Government,
Protects the rights of the people
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
The U.S. Constitution?
How long do Senators serve?
6 years
How many years (maximum) could someone serve as President?
10
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court
9
What are changes made to the Constitution called?
Amendments
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is Free from British control
Identifies Inherent rights and Individual freedoms.
How many voting members are in the House of Reps?
435
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advise the President of the United States
Heads a Federal Agency
What does the Judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes about the law
Decides if a law goes against the U.S. Constitution.
How many Amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
27
What are two examples of civic participation in the U.S.
Vote, Run for Office, Join a political party, Help campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, support or oppose an issue or policy,
What are two powers of Congress?
Write Law
Declare Wars
Establish the Federal budget
Name 3 powers of the President
Signs bills into law
Vetoes bills
Enforces laws
Commander in Chief
Chief Diplomat
What is one part of the Judicial Branch?
Federal Courts
Supreme court
Name 3 Documents that have influenced the U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers
Why is the Electoral College Important?
It decides who is elected president.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? (be specific)
Citizens in their congressional district
Name 2 Cabinet positions
Attorney General, Sec of Agriculture, Sec of Commerce, Secretary of Defense, Sec of Education, Sec of Energy, Sec of Health and Human Services, Sec of Homeland Security, Sec of Housing and Urban Development, Sec of Interior, Sec of Labor, Sec of State, Sec of Transport, Sec of Treasure, Sec of Veterans Affairs, VP
How many Associate Justices can be seated on the Supreme Court? (How many justices can be on the Supreme Court)
It is not defined in Constitution.
Which four amendments expanded Suffrage?
15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th
The words, "Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence