Vocabulary
a change made by correction, addition, or deletion
amendment
What is another name for the Legislative Branch of the United States government?
Congress
Who is the leader of the Executive branch of the government?
The President
What branch is covered by Article III?
The Judicial Branch
The Constitution can be_______________ . This allows it to remain a living document.
Amended
a part (section) of a document
article
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
To write laws
True or False: Each cabinet member must be approved by the U.S. Congress.
True
What is considered the highest court of the United States?
The Supreme Court
What is my favorite Restaurant
Roosters
The power of the government is limited by laws and regulations.
limited government
How many representatives in the House does each state have?
It is Based on population
The President is in charge of making laws. True or False
How many justices are there on the current Supreme Court?
9
How many of the 13 states had to approve the Constitution before it went into affect.
9
the division of basic government roles into branches.
separation of powers
What are the two parts that make up the Legislative Branch of government?
The Senate and House of Representatives
What are the 3 qualifications that must be met to be President?
Minimum of 35 years old
Live in the US for 14 Years
Natural Born Citizen
How many different levels of federal courts are there?
3
What is the highest law in the land?
The Constitution
a decision by a person in authority (President) to not allow or approve something (such as a new law).
veto
What is the total number of U.S. Senators and House of Representatives?
100 Senators and 435 Representatives
Which part of the Executive Branch votes to break a tie in the Senate?
Vice President
What two documents guarantee the right to a fair judicial process to every citizen of the United States?
The Constitution
Name the 3 levels of federal courts
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
US District Courts
the state of being united
union
How often are Senators and Representatives elected?
Senators every 6 years and Representatives every 2 years
What can the President do for criminals?
Pardon
What is the term for Supreme Court Justices
Life
How can the president stop a law from happening?
Veto a law