Branches
What are the 3 branches of Government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Creates new laws
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Makes sure laws are constitutional
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
What is a Jury?
A group of people that listen to a court case and vote on whether or not the person is guilty
What branch is the President a part of?
The Executive Branch
What are the 2 parts of the Legislative Branch?
The House of Representatives and The Senate
How does a Supreme Court Justice get into the Supreme Court?
They are appointed by the President and approved by Congress
Who is second in charge of the Executive Branch?
The Vice President
How does someone become a United States Citizen?
They are born in the United States or take a course and a test
What branch is the Supreme Court a part of?
The Judicial Branch
How does a State Representative get into The House?
They are elected by the people
How long can a Supreme Court Justice serve in the Supreme Court?
Their entire life
Who advises the President on foreign affairs, education, and domestic affairs?
The Cabinet
What do people pay in order to receive government services?
Taxes
What branch is Congress a part of?
The Legislative Branch
How many State Representatives does each state have?
It depends on the population of the state
What is an example of checks and balances that involves the Judicial Branch?
They can veto laws that are unconstitutional
Congress can veto an appointed Justice
They can veto an executive order if it is unconstitutional
How does a Cabinet Member join the Cabinet?
They are appointed by the President
Name a government worker
Postal worker
Mailman
Road Construction Worker
Public School Teacher
What branch is the House of Representatives a part of?
The Legislative Branch
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How many Supreme Court Justices serve in the Supreme Court?
9
How does the President get into office?
They are elected by the people
What is the Government's responsibility?
To protect the citizen's rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness