Legislative Branch
What is the job for the Legislative Branch
To make laws
Who is a part of the Executive Branch?
The president and his cabinet
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
To approve laws
What is the Legislative Branch made up of?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The president
How long do federal judges serve for?
For life
What powers does the Legislative Branch have over the other two branches?
They can override a presidential veto with a two thirds majority vote
Can appoint judges and impeach them
What powers does the Executive branch have over the other two branches?
Can veto laws made by Congress
Can appoint federal and Supreme Court Justices as well as issue pardons
What is the head of the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
How many senators does each state get?
2
What are the responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the law and to represent the United States in foreign affairs
What role does the Judicial Branch play in the law-making process?
To approve and interpret laws, can also inerpret the constitution and declare laws unconstituional
How many representatives does New Mexico have?
3
Which of these can the Executive branch NOT do?
A.Pardon criminals B.Declare war
C. Entertain foreign guests D. Call out troops to protect the country
B. Declare war
Which article of the Constituion was the Judicial Branch established in?
Article III