Judicial Branch
What is the highest court in the country
The Supreme Court
How many houses are in the Legislative branch?
there are 2 houses
The President can sign or _______ a bill.
What is veto?
The respect and loyal support of one's country.
What is patriotism?
This is a government run "by the people."
What is a democracy?
How many justices sit on the Supreme Court?
Nine
There are ____ representatives from each state in the Senate.
two
How long is a President's term in office?
Four years
People in our country are from many different races, cultures and ethnic groups.
What is diversity?
Who elects representatives to pass laws in Congress?
What is a citizen?
The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the...
What is the Constitution?
The main function of the legislative branch is to _____ laws.
make
The President is Commander-in-Chief of the...
What is the military or armed forces?
This word means "fair treatment"
What is justice?
The Constitution divides the government into how many branches?
Three
Who nominates a Supreme Court Justice?
Who is the President?
What happens after a President signs a bill?
It becomes a law
A body of experts who advise the President
What is the cabinet?
When you help others without expecting anything in return
What is volunteering?
The system of sharing power between the branches of government is called...
What is "checks and balances?"
How long is an appointment to the Supreme Court?
For life
Which group can impeach the president?
What is the Congress?
The executive mansion for the first two presidents was located in...
Where is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
A group of citizens in a court of law who decide whether a person is innocent or guilty
What is a jury?
Our Constitution was written in (place) in 1787.
Where is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?