Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
Make Laws
What is the main job of the Executive Branch
Enforce laws
What is the main job the Judicial Branch?
Interpret Laws
How many justices serve on the supreme court?
9
Who is the President and Vice President of the United States
Donald Trump/JD Vance
How many members are in the House of Represenatives?
435
Who makes up the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President, Cabinet
What is the first level of federal courts?
District Courts
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
For life or until retirement.
How many Electoral votes does a president need to win the Electoral College?
270
By state population
What power allows the President to reject a bill?
What do Appellate Courts do?
Review decisions to check fairness and proper application of law
Who leads the Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice
Who are the two senators for Massachusetts?
Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey
How long is a senator's term?
6 Years
What is the President's role with the military?
Commander-in-Chief
What is the highest court in the country?
The Supreme Court
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John Roberts
Name one check the Legislative Branch has on the Judicial Branch
Approve judicial appointments OR propose constitutional amendments.
Name 2 powers of Congress
Make Laws, declare war, regulate trade, control taxation & spending.
Name 2 powers of the Executive Branch.
Veto laws, command military, conduct foreign policy, enforce laws.
What is judicial review?
The power to decide whether laws or actions follow the Constitution
Why is the Supreme Court considered the final say on laws
How many electoral votes does Massachusetts have?
11 Electoral Votes