Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Vocab
Fun Facts about Mrs. Ricker
1000
What two chambers make up the Legislative branch?
the House of Representatives and the Senate.
1000
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch
The President
1000
What is the highest authority in the Judicial Branch?
The Supreme Court
1000
The right to reject a decision or proposal from a law-making body.
A Veto
1000
Mrs. Ricker's favorite musical artist and the person she would sacrifice herself for:
T-Swizzle
2000
What is the job of the Legislative Branch?
The Legislative Branch makes the laws
2000
What is the job of the Executive Branch?
To enforce the laws.
2000
What is the main job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws.
2000
Advisors to the president, made up of the heads of the executive departments of the government.
The Cabinet
2000
Mrs. Ricker was born in this state
Minnesota
3000
How long is a term in the Senate?
6 years
3000
If the President were to become unable to serve in office, who would take their place? What if that person was no longer able to serve? Who would come after them?
Order of succession:
-President
-Vice President
-Speaker of the House
3000
What are the two types of court systems below the Supreme Court?
State Courts and Federal Courts
3000
A standard that is often used in court cases to help determine the rulings of future cases.
A Precedent
3000
What soccer team does Mrs. Ricker support? (aka the top of the Premier leage)
Liverpool
4000
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435 Representatives
4000
What are the three requirements for becoming President?
-Born in the US
-At least 35 years old
-Lived in the US for at least 14 years.
4000
What is the word for the process in which a higher court is asked to review (and possibly reverse) the decision of a lower court?
To Appeal
4000
The powers of the US government that are listed in the Constitution.
Expressed Powers
4000
What is the name of any ONE of Mrs. Ricker's nieces and Nephews (There are four to choose from)
Possible Choices: Eli, Mila, Emma, or Gracie
5000
Who are our Senators and Representatives for the state of Maine?
Senators: Susan Collins & Angus King
Representatives: Chellie Pingree & Jared Golden
5000
What is the role of the President called that gives him the power to lead and control the military?
Commander - in - Chief
5000
What is the process of someone being chosen for the position of Supreme Court justice? (Two steps)
1. Appointed by the President
2. Approved by the Senate
5000
A type of legislature divided into two separate chambers.
Bicameral
5000
What is Mrs. Ricker's greatest fear?
Being haunted