Branches of
Government 1
Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch? They are known as Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What do we call the President when they are head of the military?
Commander-in-Chief
How old do you have to be to become president?
35
This Branch of Government coins money and authorizes spending
Legislative
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
What were the 10 amendments called that were approved by Congress at the Constitutional Convention?
Bill of Rights
Primary function of the Judicial Branch
Interpret/Review the laws
Congress is made up of the House of Representatives and the _________
Senate
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
# of Members of the house of representatives
435
What is impeachment?
To dimiss an elected official from their position due to wrongdoings.
If congress votes to remove a president because of wrongdoing, what is that called?
Impeachment
What does it mean to "veto"?
To reject a law made by Congress
Which branch of government coins money and authorizes spending
Legislative Branch
# of Senators per state
2
How many total years can a person be President of the United States? This would equal two terms.
8 years or 2 terms
The plan for government after the Articles of Confederation.
Constitution
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
They are nominated by the President
The United States has a government where the power is in the hands of the people. What kind of political system is that?
Democracy
The idea of dividing authority into 3 different areas of government.
Separation of Powers
The first plan for government before the constitution.
Articles of Confederation