Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Who makes up the Executive Branch
The President, The Vice President, and the Cabinet
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
Justices or judges
What building does the Legislative Branch meet?
The U.S. Capitol
Who is in charge of the local government? (a city)
The mayor
What is the term for a Representatives in the House?
2 years
What is a president?
the head of a executive branch
How many justices are there?
Nine
Where does the Judicial Branch meet?
The Supreme Court
Who is in charge of the state government?
The Governor
What is the term for a Senator?
6 years
How is the number of representatives determined?
By the state's population
What is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?
For life, retirement, or death
What did the U.S. Constitution establish for America?
A strong government with 3 branches of government to prevent tyranny
Who is commander in cheif of the armed forces?
The President
What does the Legislative Branch do?
The Legislative Branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
What is the maximum term for the President ?
2 four year terms
What selects a Supreme Court Justice?
The President
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
What is Congress?
Who controls taxing (WHICH BRANCH)?
The Legislative Branch
How many senators are there?
100 Senators, two per state
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws and make sure that it follows the Constitution
How many amendments are there currently?
27
Which document came first- The Declaration of Independence or the Constitution?
The Declaration of Independence