Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The President
What is the job of the judicial branch?
To interpret the laws
What level of government is in charge of the whole country?
National government
What is a rule?
Something you must follow at home or school
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the President’s main job?
To enforce the laws
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who is the leader of a state?
The Governor
What is a law?
A rule for everyone in the country or community
Who writes and votes on new laws?
Congress
Who helps the President run the country?
The Vice President and the Cabinet
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Who is the leader of a city?
The Mayor
What does the Constitution do?
It explains the rules and laws for the country
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Where does the President live and work?
The White House
Who decides if a law is fair?
The Supreme Court
Fixing local roads is usually whose job?
Local government
Why do we need rules and laws?
To keep people safe and organized
Does the legislative branch control all of the money? True or False
False
What is one power of the President?
Signing bills into laws (or vetoing them)
What does a judge do?
Makes decisions in court and explains what the law means
Making rules for public schools is usually whose job?
State government
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