Branches of
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Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
the U.S. Supreme Court and Federal judges
What is an amendment?
A written change to the constitution.
What are the powers left for state governments?
Reserved powers (local elections)
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
The President, The Vice President and The Cabinet.
What are delegated powers?
Powers given to the federal government
What is popular sovereignty mean?
Consent of the governed
Where is the headquarters of our national government?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What is the Supreme Court?
the Chief Justice of the United States and eight Associate Justices; the highest court in the US
What is in the preamble?
the principles of the American government
How much of a vote does the US Legislative Branch need to overrule a President's veto?
2/3 Majority vote
Which branch makes decisions about laws?
Judicial branch
What is a veto?
to reject a law proposed by Congress
How many amendments are there?
27
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too power?
Checks and Balances
What is the term for powers shared by federal and state governments?
Concurrent powers
What is the presidents cabinet often referred to?
The unwritten constitution
What was the court case that set up judicial review?
Marbury vs Madison