The Executive Branch
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What are the names of the two groups that make up Congress?
Senate + House of Representatives
What is the highest court in the U.S. government named?
The Supreme Court
Which branch creates the laws?
Legislative
Who is our President?
Donald Trump
What type of government do we have in the U.S.?
Democracy (or republic/representative democracy)
What is a constitution?
A list of rules for a government
How many terms can a president serve?
2 terms
How many Senators are there in the Senate?
100, 2 per state
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?
9
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive
Who is the Brighton Town Supervisor?
Bill Moehle
What do we call a government where one person has control over all citizens using fear and force?
Dictatorship (or authoritarian regime)
What is a change to the Constitution called?
An amendment
What do we call the group of advisors that help the president make decisions?
The Cabinet
If the President vetoes a new law, what fraction of Congress needs to vote YES to be able to override the veto?
How long does a justice serve on the Supreme Court?
For life, or until they step down
Which branch interprets the laws?
Judicial
Who is our Vice President?
JD Vance
What do we call a government that has a king, queen, or other monarch in charge?
Monarchy
Name one freedom that the 1st Amendment gives us.
What power does the President have over new laws?
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How are Supreme Court justices chosen?
Nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Which branch is talked about the most in the Constitution?
Legislative
Who is the Rochester city mayor?
Malik Evans
Name a country that has a dictator in charge of its government.
Afghanistan, China, Cuba, Iran, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Venezuela, and many more
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What does it mean to be the Commander-in-Chief?
Leader of the military
How many years do senators get elected for?
6 years
What is the name of the document that Supreme Court justices are experts on?
The U.S. Constitution
Which branch has the most members?
Executive
Who is our Governor?
Kathy Hochul
Name a country other than the U.S. that is a democracy.
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, and many more
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified, or approved?
1789