The Legislative Branch
Who makes up the Legislative branch? They are known as Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Primary function of the Judicial Branch
Interpret/Review the laws
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury / vote in a federal election
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
Why do Supreme Court justices serve for life?
To be independent from politics/ to limit outside political influence
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who becomes president
What were the 10 amendments called that were approved by Congress at the Constitutional Convention?
Bill of Rights
What are two examples of civic participation in the U.S.?
• Vote • Run for office • Join a political party • Help with a campaign • Join a civic group • Join a community group • Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue) • Contact elected officials • Support or oppose an issue or policy • Write to a newspaper
# of Members of the house of representatives
435
How many Supreme Court justices are needed to decide a case?
Five
What do we call the President when they are head of the military?
Commander-in-Chief
What are 2 promises you make when you become a United States citizen?
Give up loyalty to other countries/ Defend the (U.S.) Constitution/ Obey the laws of the United States • Serve in the military (if needed)/ Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)/ Be loyal to the United States
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Name a US Senator from California
Alex Padilla/ Adam Schiff
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
The United States has a government where the power is in the hands of the people. What kind of political system is that?
Democracy
This document is often explained by understanding how the U.S. government functions today.
The Constitution
To reject a law made by Congress
Veto
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
They are nominated by the President
The Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, and Attorney General are apart of this series of departments within the Executive Branch of Government.
The US Cabinet
The idea of dividing authority into 3 different areas of government.
Separation of Powers
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Provide schooling and education / provide protection (police) / provide safety (fire department) / give a driver’s license / approve zoning and land use