Branches Of Government

Branches of Government 1

100

What branch makes the laws?

The Legislative Branch

200

The head of this branch (president) can suggest ideas for new laws during the State of Union Address.

Executive Branch

300

This branch has the power to determine whether a law is unconstitutional

Judicial Branch

400

This branch has the power to impeach (remove) government officials accused of serious crimes

Legislative Branch (Congress)

500

Who makes up the Legislative branch?

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Branches of Government 2

100

The head of this branch can "check" the power of the legislative branch (Congress) by vetoing any bill it passes

Executive

200

Who makes up the Executive Branch?

The President, The Vice President

300

Members of this branch can accept or reject appointments to important positions that the president makes 

Legislative Branch (Congress)

400

What is a veto?

To reject a law proposed by Congress.

500

The powers of this branch are "balanced" because its members are appointed by the president and approved by the senate

Judicial

Constitution

100

The Constitution is also known as...

The highest law of the land

200

True or False: The constitution is weak

False

300

Who are three framers of the constitution?

Answers may vary

400

What is a change to the Constitution called?

An Amendment

500

What year was the Constitution written?

1787