Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch? They are known as Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Would a war between the Dominican Repubblic and Haiti be a civil war?
No, they're different countries
Write another word for abolish
end, stop, eliminate
What are the levels of government in the United States? We pay taxes to each of these levels. There are 3
(Levels not Branches)
Federal, State & Local
Who are the members of the Executive Branch?
The President, The Vice President and The Cabinet.
What was the main issue that led to the US Civil War?
Slavery
If you appoint someone...you give them a ......???
Job, position
Where is the headquarters of our national government?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What makes a person a "fugitive slave"?
an enslaved person that runs away
What is a law called before it is approved by congress and the president?
a bill
How much of a vote does the US Legislative Branch need to pass a bill?
2/3 Majority vote
Which branch makes decisions if the laws are equal and fair for all citizens?
Judicial branch
Would a war between the eastern part of Mexico and the western part of Mexico be considered a civil war?
Yes
What are the two houses of congress?
Senate, House of Representatives
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive branch
How many members in the House of Representatives?
435
What is is called when congress passes a bill into law over the president's veto?
override