Executive Branch
Who are the President and Vice President currently?
President Joe Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris ( currently running for President 2024 )
There are 2 Subdivisions of the Legislative Branch, the 2 of them are referred to as?
Congress.
Congress is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives.
The Judicial Branch is housed in the....
Supreme Court
Money and Farming
Department of Treasury and Department of Agriculture
How does the United States Constitution's preamble begin?
" WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES...…"
Besides the President and Vice President, who makes up the Executive Branch ?
The Cabinet and Advisors
How long does a US Senator serve for?
How long does a House of Representative serve for ?
Senators serve for 6 years
House of Reps serve for 2 years
How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve on the bench?
Foreign Affairs and Protecting the Citizens and lands of the United States
State Department and Homeland Security
Presently, there are how many Amendments of the United States Constitution?
There are 27 Amendments in the United States Constitution.
How do you become head of a Cabinet Department?
The Cabinet heads are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
What is the main responsibility of the Congress ?
Make new laws or change existing laws
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
There are 9 Supreme Court Justices
I am the mayor of large US city. I need to build more affordable housing. What Federal Department do I need to contact?
Department of Housing AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
What are the 5 principles of the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Right to Assemble
Right to Petition
We refer to the President of the United States in other words. What is his/her official title?
Commander and Chief
If the President and Vice President of the United States died in office, who would become the President of the United States? And Why?
The Speaker of the House. This is an elected position in our Government
How are Supreme Court Justices appointed?
Selected by the President and confirmed by Congress
What Cabinet Department is responsible for taking care of our military members after they are done serving?
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Right to Bear Arms is what Amendment ?
The 2nd Amendment states every citizen has the right to bear arms. ( Own a firearm / gun )
What is the Executive Branch of the US Government responsible for? Obviously a lot, but what is the main purpose?
Enforcing the laws
Where does Congress ( Senate and House of Representatives ) conduct their business ?
The Capital
What is the main responsibility of the Supreme Court?
To interpret the Constitution of the United States of America.
What were the "3" original Cabinet Departments?
THINK!! Possibly the 3 most important Departments in any new nation.
Department of State FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Department of Treasury MONEY
Department of Defense ARMED FORCES
What are the 2 key points in the Miranda Rights?
1 You have the right to remain silent
2. You have a right to an attorney, if you cannot afford one.. One will be appointed for you