Legislative
This branch of government makes what?
Laws
Who is the head of this branch?
The President
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Which system ensures no single branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
The Constitution divides power among what three branches?
legislative, executive, and judicial branches
What term describes the structure of the U.S. Congress, consisting of two separate chambers?
Bicameral
What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. President can constitutionally serve?
Two
The judicial branch interprets what?
Laws (the Constitution)
The President can check Congress by doing what to a bill?
Veto
Which branch can raise and levy taxes?
Legislative (Congress)
Who holds the position of presiding officer in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the executive branch?
Article II
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the President and confirmed by which group?
The Senate
The judicial branch checks the legislative branch using which power?
Judicial Review
The President is also the Commander-in-Chief of what?
the military (or armed forces)
Which type of congressional committee is permanent and focuses on specific policy areas?
Standing Committee
This group advises the President and is made up of heads of departments.
The Cabinet
What was the most important reference for the American legal system?
English Common Law
Congress can override a veto with what fraction of votes in both houses.
2/3
How long is a Supreme Court Justice term?
life
Which committee in the House of Representatives is responsible for allocating funds to government programs?
Appropriations Committee
Which department is responsible for enforcing federal laws to protect public safety?
Department of Justice
Which type of court has original jurisdiction?
Trial Court
This branch confirms Supreme Court nominations
the Senate (Legislative)
Which branch creates lower federal courts?