Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws (is it constitutional/ unconstitutional?)
What is checks and balances?
A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
How many kids does Ms. Weintraub have?
2
How many houses are in the U.S. Congress?
Two- Senate and House of Representatives
What position assists the President and is in charge of the cabinet?
The Vice President
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How can the President check the power of Congress?
By vetoing bills (laws)
What are the names of Ms. Weintraub's kids?
Sydney and Ben
How many senators does each state get?
2
How long is the President's term in office?
4 years
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
How can Congress check the power of the President?
By overriding a veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
What grades are Ms. Weintraub's kids in?
Ben- 5th
Sydney- 7th
How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?
It depends on the population
What is the group of advisors that help the President called?
The Cabinet
Who must vote to approve the President's choice for Supreme Court Justices?
The Legislative Branch (Senate)
What is one way the judicial branch can check the powers of the other branches?
By declaring laws or actions unconstitutional.
Where did Ms. Weintraub grow up?
California
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
435
How old must someone be to become President?
35
Who appoints Supreme Court justices?
The President
What can Congress do if they believe a Supreme Court justice is not doing their job properly?
They can impeach and remove them.
What is Ms. Weintraub's favorite holiday?
Halloween