Quick Facts
How many branches of government are there?
What does this branch make?
Laws
What does this branch do?
Carries out laws.
What does this branch do?
Interprets laws.
What is the term for when a system in which more than half of those participating in the decision-making process determines the outcome.
Majority Rule
What is the purpose of the government?
To provide safety and security for those in the community.
What are the two houses on this branch called?
House of Representatives and Senate.
How many years can someone be president?
8 years
What is the name of the most important court in the country?
Supreme Court
What is the term for provides opportunities that a member is entitled to have, or to receive from others within the limits of the law, even though they may not be part of the controlling group?
Minority Rule
This branch has the Congress.
Legislative Branch
How many people are in the Senate?
100
How is the president chosen?
By voters
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is the term for when all people are treated the same, regardless of who they are?
Equality
This branch has the Supreme Court.
Judicial branch
How many senators does each state have?
2
To be President of the United States, a person must be born a citizen of what country?
United States of America
True or False: Does this branch make sure that all laws follow the Constitution?
True
What is the term for making sure that everyone has what they need to be successful?
Fairness
The president serves on this branch
Executive
Who is the president of the Senate?
The Vice President
What is the job of the executive branch?
To make sure that the laws are enforced.
True or False: The judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court
True
This helps make sure no one branch has more power than any of the other branches.
Checks and balances.