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
What do we call the President when they are head of the military?
Commander-in-Chief
How old do you have to be to become president?
35yrs old
for life
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
What were the 10 amendments called that were approved by Congress at the Constitutional Convention?
Bill of Rights
Primary function of the Judicial Branch
Interpret/Review the laws
Make sure they are constitutional
Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the _________
Senate
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
# of Members of the house of representatives
435
To dimiss an elected official from their position due to wrongdoings.
What is impeachment?
Every law starts out as what?
a bill
Double Jeopardy
To reject a law made by Congress
Veto
Which branch of government coins money and authorizes spending
Legislative Branch
# of Senators per state
2
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
How many total years can a person be President of the United States? This would equal two terms.
8 years or 2 terms
This document is often explained by understanding how the U.S. government functions today.
The Constitution
What was the document the founding fathers used before The Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
They are nominated by the President
Who is the "Father of the Constitution"
Which amendment give us the freedom of speech, assembly, petition, religion and press?
1st amendment
What buildings do the following branches meet in?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Executive - White House
Legislative - Capitol
Judicial - Supreme Court