Judicial Branch
What is the primary responsibility of the Judicial branch?
To interpret and apply laws fairly
What are the two houses of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
Who checks the executive branch by overriding a presidential veto?
What is the legislative branch?
The Constitution divides powers between 3 branches of government. This idea is known as...
What is the Separation of Powers?
What is the primary responsibility of the Executive Branch?
To enforce laws
How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
Life
What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
Who checks the legislative branch by signing or vetoing laws?
Who is the executive branch?
Who checks the executive branch by confirming treaties made with other countries?
What is the legislative branch?
When it comes to law-making, what power does the President have over the Legislative Branch?
Veto Power
In deciding a case, it allows for a majority.
Two-Thirds
How can the Judicial Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?
Declare laws unconstitutional (judicial review)
The specific "checks" that allow one branch from becoming too powerful can be found where? Be specific!
What are Articles I, II, and III in the Constitution?
What is the role of the President as Commander-in-Chief?
Head of the armed forces
Who appoints the Supreme Court Justices? Be specific.
Executive Branch (the President)
What is the process called where Congress formally accuses a government official of misconduct?
Impeachment
Explain how the process of a bill becoming a law is an example of Checks and Balances.
Legislative passes bill ---> Executive approves/vetoes ---> Legislative can override the veto with 2/3 vote.
Define "Checks and Balances"
What is "A system created in the Constitution that prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful"
A rule or command issued by the President that has the force of law is known as a/an...
What is an "Executive Order"?
There is no age requirement to become a Supreme Court Justice
Explain the difference between a bill and a law.
A bill is a proposed law. A law is a bill that has been passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.
Who checks the power of the Judicial branch by appointing Supreme Court Justices?
Who is the executive branch?
Which branch can check the executive branch by declaring presidential actions or treaties as "unconstitutional"?
What is the Judicial Branch?
How many departments are part of the Executive Branch's cabinet?
15