Vocabulary
What is a "bill?"
an idea for a law
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
The Congress
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The president
What is the name of the most important court in the country?
The Supreme Court
Who can veto a bill if he or she does not agree with it?
The President
What does veto mean?
to say "no" to a bill; to reject
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
How many years can someone be President?
eight years (two terms of four years each)
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
Nine
Who gets to vote for the people in the Legislative Branch?
the people of the US who are 18 years or older
What does "federal" mean?
A part of the United States Government
How many people are in the Senate?
100 people
How old must someone be to be President?
35 Years Old
For how long can a person be a Supreme Court justice?
for life or until he or she retires
Which branch of government decides if a law that was passed is fair?
Judicial Branch
What is a justice?
a judge on the Supreme Court
How many people are in the House of Representatives?
435
To be President of the United States, a person must be born a citizen of what country?
The United States Of America
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
to make sure that laws are fair
Who decides who the justices on the Supreme Court are?
the President selects them and the Senate approves them
What is a constitution?
a plan for the government
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
To make the laws
What is the job of the executive branch?
to make sure that the laws are enforced. ( To make sure people follow the law)
What is the capital city of the United States of America?
Washington D.C.
What does the term "checks and balances" mean?
to make sure that all the laws and powers are fair so that one person or group cannot have all the power