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
How does one become a Supreme Court Justice?
They are nominated by the President.
What branch is the president in?
Executive
What are the levels of government in the United States? We pay taxes to each of these levels. There are 3
(Levels not Branches)
Federal, State & Local
Who are the members of the Executive Branch?
The President, The Vice President and The Cabinet.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
How many Senators do we have?
100
Where is the headquarters of our national government?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What is the Supreme Court?
the Chief Justice of the United States and nine Associate Justices; the highest court in the US
What is impeachment?
To dimiss an elected official from their position due to wrongdoings.
How much of a vote does the US Legislative Branch need to pass a bill?
2/3 Majority vote
Which branch makes decisions if the laws are equal and fair for all citizens?
Judicial branch
What is a veto?
to reject a law proposed by Congress
What branch makes sure a law is constitutional?
Judicial
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
Which branch enforces the laws?
Executive branch
How many members in the House of Representatives?
435
Name the 3 branches of the government.
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive