Judicial Branch
What group of 9 people is at the highest level of this branch?
The Supreme Court
What is the primary power of this branch?
To make laws
Who is the head of this branch?
The President
What is it called if the President doe not sign a bill Congress passed?
Veto
What is your first, first amendment right?
Freedom of Religion
What is the primary power of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret laws
What are the 2 houses of Congress called?
Congress
What is the primary power?
To carry out laws
Which branch can declare laws unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
"Plead the 5th" is referring to what right?
Who picks Supreme Court Justices?
The President
How many senators does each state get?
2
How old do you have to be to become president?
at least 35
Which branch can override a veto?
The Legislative Branch
What do police need to search your belongings or enter your house?
A warrant
Who is the final say on all court decisions?
The Supreme Court
How is representation determined in the House?
by population
Name 2 powers of the President
answers may vary
How much of Congress is needed to vote yes to override a veto?
2/3
The 8th Amendment is "no cruel or unusual _______"
Punishment
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Life
To pass a law what is the minimum percentage of votes needed in both houses?
51%
Who becomes president if both the President and VP die?
The Speaker of the House of Representatives
Who can remove a President from office after he/she is impeached?
The Senate
Complete this phrase, you are innocent until proven guilty in _______
a court of law