Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch? (need 2)
the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
the U.S. Supreme Court and Federal judges
What branch is the most powerful?
None!!!!! Explain with they all have specific jobs and are able to check each other with checks and balances.
What are the three levels of government in the United States?
Local, state, and federal (or national)
Who makes up the Executive Branch? (Name 2)
The President, The Vice President and The Cabinet.
What is the Jury?
A group of citizens serving on a jury to give a verdict in a trial.
What are some good characteristics of a good citizen?
Involved
Kind
Respectful
Anything that makes sense will pass
Where is the headquarters of our national government?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Judicial
What does the Legislative Branch do? (Name 2 things.)
The Legislative Branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
Which branch makes decisions about laws?
Judicial branch
What is a veto?
to reject a law proposed by Congress
Who is in charge of the armed forces
President
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too power?
Checks and Balances
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive branch
What branch appoints supreme court justices?
Executive
Who would be a great first female president?
My teacher