The 3 Branches
Which branch of government makes the laws?
What is the Legislative Branch?
What is the system called that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful?
What is checks and balances?
What does the word veto mean?
To reject or refuse to approve a law
Who signs bills into law?
The President
Congress passes a law but the President rejects it. What power is being used?
Veto
Which branch of government carries out and enforces the laws?
What is the Executive Branch?
Which branch can veto laws passed by Congress?
What is the Executive Branch?
What does the word override mean in government?
To pass a law even after it was vetoed
Who confirms Supreme Court judges?
The Senate
The Supreme Court decides a law is unconstitutional. What power is this?
Judicial Review
Which branch interprets the laws and decides if they follow the Constitution?
What is the Judicial Branch?
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
What is the Judicial Branch?
What does unconstitutional mean?
Not allowed by the Constitution
Who can impeach the president?
House of Representatives (Congress)
Congress passes a law again after a veto with enough votes. What is this called?
Overriding a veto
What group of people make up the Legislative Branch?
What is Congress? or What is the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Which branch can override a presidential veto?
What is the Legislative Branch?
What does the term separation of powers mean?
Government power is divided among three branches
Who decides if a law violates the Constitution?
Supreme Court
The Senate votes to approve a new Supreme Court justice. What power is this?
Confirmation
Who leads the Executive Branch?
What is the President?
Which branch approves presidential appointments such as judges?
What is the Legislative Branch (Senate)?
What is the Constitution?
The document that explains the laws and structure of the U.S. government
Who writes and passes federal laws?
Congress
The House of Representatives charges the President with wrongdoing. What is this called?
Impeachment