The U.S.'
3 Branches
of Government
3 Branches
of Government
Name The 3 Branches of Government
Executive, Judicial, & Legislative
Why do we have checks and balances in the U.S. system of government?
To make sure that not one of the branches has more power than the others
True or False. In the U.S. states are given a certain amount of representatives based on how large the state is. *Hint* Think of Wyoming vs Connecticut.
False. Based on population size.
Which form of government has leaders with the following titles- King, Queen
A Monarchy
What are the 2 major political parties?
The Democratic Party & The Republican Party
What branch of government makes sure that laws are Constitutional?
The Judicial Branch
How many votes or "thumbs up" must an appointed Supreme Court Justice receive to be approved?
51!
The United States is this form of government
A Democracy
Which branch of government makes laws?
The legislative branch
When the legislative branch creates a bill, they are debated, voted on. Which Branch of government checks and balances their power to create laws?
The executive branch, in the form of the President
Who is Second in line to the Presidency in the U.S. after the Vice President?
The Speaker of The House
A tyranny
Each state has how many senators?
2 Senators!
President Smith has just appointed Mary Jill to become a Supreme Court Justice. Does Mary Jill automatically become a Justice? Why or why not?
No, the Supreme Court must approve of the President's appointment
The President's "go to people" that are experts in their fields.
The Cabinet
What is an oligarchy?
A form of government where a small group of people rule
How many Supreme Court judges are there? Why does it make sense to have this be the number?
9
An odd number does not allow for there to be a split!
Congress has made a bill making recess last only 15 minutes! Before this can be made a law, which branch of government must be checked with?
The executive branch! The President can approve or veto the law!
What is proportional representation?
States are given a certain amount of representatives based on population size!
England is governed using this form of government
A monarchy