Three Levels of Government
How many branches does the government have?
3
Who is in the Executive Branch?
The President
What is another name for the legislative branch?
Congress
Who makes the laws?
Legislative Branch or Congress
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Who is in the Judicial Branch?
Court Justices
How many Senator does each state have?
2
Where can you find the President?
The White House
Who is our president?
Donald J. Trump
Who is part of the executive branch?
President, Vice-President and cabinet
Who can be found in the Capitol Building?
Congress (Senate and House of Representatives)
How long do Senators serve?
6 years
Who is the governor of Connecticut?
Ned Lamont
What does the cabinet do?
Advise the president
What are the two parts of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What does the Judicial Branch do?
The Judicial Branch decides if laws are fair.
Why is it important to have 3 branches of government
For check and balance. This way no branch have power over the other.
Who are the leaders of each branch of government?
Legislative Branch - Congress
Executive Branch - President
Judicial Branch - Court Justices
Where is each branch of government located?
Legislative - Capitol Building
Executive - White House
Judicial - Supreme Court
How many members are in the Senate and House of Representatives?
100 members in the Senate
435 members in House of Representatives