Three Branches
How many branches are in the U.S. federal government?
Three
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
Make laws
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
Who works in the Judicial Branch?
Courts and Judges
Checks and balances help stop one branch from getting too much ______.
Power
Which branch makes federal laws?
Legislative Branch
What is the name of the federal lawmaking group?
Congress
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
Carry out laws
What is the highest federal court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Congress passes a bill, but the President does not approve it. What can the President do?
Veto it
Which branch carries out federal laws?
Executive Branch
What are the two parts of Congress?
House of Representatives and Senate
The President approves a bill. What can the President do to it?
Sign it
What does interpret mean?
Explain or decide what something means.
Can Congress overcome a President's veto?
Yes, with a veto override
Which branch interprets laws?
Judicial Branch
What do we call a proposal for a new law?
A bill
What is it called when the President rejects a bill?
Veto
What does unconstitutional mean?
It conflicts with the Constitution
How much of a vote does Congress need to override a presidential veto?
2/3
Why is government power divided between three branches?
To prevent one person or group from having too much power.
Congress passes a bill. Where can it go next?
The President and the Executive Branch
Who nominates someone to become a Supreme Court justice?
The President
What is it called when courts review government actions to decide whether they conflict with the Constitution?
Judicial review
The President nominates a Supreme Court justice. Which part of Congress votes on whether to confirm the nominee?
The Senate