Legislative
What does the legislative branch do?
Make the laws
Who makes up the Executive Branch
The President, Cabinet and The Vice President
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court
Where do judges work?
Courthouse
Who is in charge of the local government?
The mayor
Do all states get the same amount of representatives in the electoral college?
No
The Vice president also is the ________ of the Senate.
How are Supreme Court Justices selected?
Appointed
Where is the federal government located
Washington DC
Who is in charge of the state government?
The Governor
How is the number of representatives determined?
By the state's population
2 powers of the president
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws and make sure that it follows the Constitution
How many branches of government does the U.S. have?
three
Which level of government is in charge of the military?
Federal Government
List two powers of the Legislative branch?
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 / 8 years
How many members are on the Supreme Court
9
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
What is a mayor in charge of?
city
What are the two chambers of Congress
Senate and House of Representatives
The president also serves as the _________________ of the US military
Commander-in-Chief
This court decision said that students can have their right to free speech
Tinker v Des Moines
This amendment provides property rights
5th
Where does the president live?
White House/ Washington D.C.