Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial
Electoral
100
Who is the chief executive?
The President of the United States.
100
What is the main role of U.S Congress?
Congress creates laws for the federal government
100
What is the highest court in the nation?
Supreme Court
100
What is the Electoral College?
A body of electors established by the Constitution to elect the President and Vice President
200
What is one of the President's main duties?
Chief Executive, Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Ceremonial Head of State
200
What are the two chambers of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
200
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
200
What determines how many electors each state is given
population
300
What is the President's main check against the legislative Branch
Vetoing a Bill
300
How long is a Senator's term
Six years
300
How long do Justices Serve on the Supreme Court
For life
300
What is one argument against the electoral college
It protects the interests of smaller states
400
What is the role of the Cabinet?
The Cabinet advises the President and helps implement the President's policies.
400
Which Chamber of Congress do bills that raise revenue have to start in
All bills that raise revenue must originate in the House of Representatives
400
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
To explain or interpret the laws.
400
What is One Argument against the electoral college
It can lead to a candidate winning the presidency without winning the popular vote
500
What can a President be impeached for?
Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors
500
Which chamber of congress confirm Presidential appointments
the Senate votes to confirm Presidential Appointments
500
What happens if a case is appealed?
It is reviewed by a higher court that can reverse or uphold the lower court's decision.
500
How many electors are available to win in the electoral college
538