Legislative Branch
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the Strongest Court in the Land?
The Supreme Court
What does it mean to veto a law?
To stop a bill from becoming a law even though Congress has voted to pass it.
How many branches do we have in our government?
How many houses are there in the Legislative Branch?
Two
What is the President's title when he is leading the army?
Commander-in-Chief
How many levels of courts are there?
Three (the Trial Court, the Appellate Court, and the Supreme Court)
What Branch of the Government can Impeach a Government Official?
The Legislative Branch
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
The House of Congress with 100 members - 2 per state?
The Senate
What is the President's title when he is signing or vetoing legislation/bills from Congress?
Chief Legislator
There is both a Federal Court and a State Court - True or False?
True
What Branch of the Government can decide if laws or regulations are Unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
Why do we have two houses of Congress/the Legislative Branch?
Because we wanted to ensure the small states and large states both had a voice. That is why we have the Senate where all states have equal power regardless of how big they are and the House of Representatives where the states with more people get more of votes.
What is the Job of the Legislative Branch?
To Make Laws
How many total years can a President serve?
8 Years (two terms of 4 years)
You can go to court even if you have not broken a law - True or False?
True - even if you don't break a law (which would take you to criminal court) you can still get in a disagreement with someone or a business and go to Civil Court
Who has the Power to appoint judges, cabinet members, and agency leaders?
The President
Each branch of the government has the ability to influence what the other branches can and cannot do. This is called...
Checks and Balances
The House of Congress based on population with 435 total members?
The House of Representatives
What is the Job of the Executive Branch?
To Enforce Laws (to make sure things get done)
What is the Job of the Judicial Branch?
To Judge and/or to Interpret the Law
Congress can overturn the President's veto if they have a _____________ majority?
A Two/Thirds (2/3) Majority
What is the "rulebook" of America?
The Constitution