Legislative Branch
What two groups make up congress?
Senators and representatives
Where does the Executive Branch do most of its work?
The White House
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What does Liberty mean?
Where does the Legislative Branch do most of its work?
U.S. Capitol Building
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
Who is the leader of the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
Why was the Constitution written?
-They wanted the rules and laws to reflect their beliefs
-They wanted a unified nation that would work together
-They wanted to have a voice in the government, rules, and laws
What does Justice mean?
Fairness for all
What is the legislative branch's main job?
Write and vote on new laws
What 3 people/groups make up the Executive Branch?
The President, Vice-President, and 15 Cabinet Members
Where does the Supreme Court do most of its work?
The government and the rules and laws
What does Perfect Union mean?
Togetherness/Unity
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice-President
What is the Executive Branch's main job?
To approve and carry out laws
What is the Judicial Branch's main job?
To interpret and explain laws of the country and make sure laws are constitutional
Which "goal word" is the most important?
Perfect Union, Justice, Tranquility, Defense, Welfare, Liberty
All of them are important
What does Tranquility mean?
Peace
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What do Cabinet Members do?
Who approves Supreme Court Justices after they are nominated?
Congress
What did the Preamble do?
Set the main goals of what people wanted for the new country
What does Welfare mean?
Take care of each other