Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Who am I?
Vocabulary
100
What is my main job?
To write, debate, and pass laws.
100
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
100
Where is this branch's headquarters?
The Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.
100
This branch decides whether a law follows the Constitution.
The Judicial Branch
100
What does veto mean?
To vote against
200
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
Made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate; also known as congress.
200
Where is this branch's headquarters?
The White House
200
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
200
This branch enforces the laws and see that they are carried out.
The Executive Branch
200
What is the preamble?
the introduction to the Constitution
300
Who thought that this branch was so important that they put it first?
The Framers
300
Name one qualification that a person must have in order to run for president.
At least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, or has lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
300
What is one role of the Judicial Branch?
Explain the meaning of laws or to decide if laws are constitutional or not.
300
This branch of government talks about and votes on new laws for our country.
The Legislative Branch
300
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments of our constitution
400
What is the total number or representatives in the house?
435 Representatives
400
How long can a president serve?
2 terms
400
Who are the members or the Supreme Court appointed by?
The President
400
The head of this branch of government must run for re-election every four years and can only serve two terms.
The Executive Branch
400
What is an amendment?
A change to our constitution.
500
How many senators are there total?
100 Senators
500
How long is a term for a president?
4 years
500
How long do members of the senate serve for?
Life or until they resign
500
This branch has some members who are elected every six years and some members who are elected every two years.
The Legislative Branch
500
What is vocabulary word for a written set of laws used to govern a group of people?
Constitution
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