Legislative Branch
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
Who can veto a law?
The President
What is a bill?
A proposed law
How many Senators does each state have?
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
Who helps the President carry out the laws?
The Cabinet
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
What is the Constitution?
The basic rules of our government
Who writes and votes on laws?
Congress
What does the Judicial Branch do with laws?
Interprets them
What does the Executive Branch do with laws?
Enforces them
Who can override a veto?
Congress
What is a branch?
A part/division of government
What special power does the Senate have over judges?
They confirm (approve or reject) judges
What is judicial review?
When the Court says a law/action is unconstitutional
What is it called when the President rejects a bill?
A veto
Who approves the President’s choice for a judge?
The Senate
What does “checks and balances” mean?
Branches limit each other’s power
How can Congress stop a Presidential veto?
Override it with a 2/3 vote
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
The President (Senate approves)
What is an executive order?
A rule or directive from the President
Give one example of how branches check each other.
veto, override, judicial review, confirmation, etc
What does “interpret” mean?
To explain or decide the meaning