Executive Branch
Headed by the _________ of the United States.
President
Consists of the federal courts, including the ________ which is the highest court in the land, along with lower federal courts.
U.S. Supreme Court
The Legislative Branch is a bicameral body consisting of the __________ and the _________.
House of Representatives
Senate
Examples include equipping the armed forces, creating the Federal Reserve System, and funding education programs.
Implied
Can impeach and convict a president.
Legislative and Executive
Carries out U.S. _____.
laws
The _________ reviews disputed cases and exercises the power of judicial review.
Supreme Court
The Legislative Branch makes the laws of the nation, as stated in Article ____ of the U.S. Constitution.
1 (one)
These powers are specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution.
Expressed
Can declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional
Legislative and Judicial
Prepares the annual ______ for congressional action.
budget
Federal courts hear cases involving national law and settle disputes involving interpretation of the _________ of the United States.
Constitution
Approves the annual ______.
budget
Examples include having a military, determining the value of currency, and taxing the citizens.
Expressed
Can call a special session of Congress
Legislative and Executive
Appoints Cabinet officers and _______ who are official representatives of the U.S. in foreign countries.
ambassadors
Article ____ of the U.S. Constituition establishes the judicial branch.
III (3)
The Legislative Branch declares ______.
These powers are used to carry out powers listed in the U.S. Constitution.
Implied
Can propose constitutional amendments
Legislative and Judicial
Nominates Supreme Court ______ and lower federal court judges.
Justices
Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to determine the shape and structure of the _________.
U.S. Court System
The Legislative Branch raises revenue through _____ and other levies.
taxes
Name at least one of the big six expressed powers of Congress as listed in the Constitution.
Power to regulate commerce between the states
Power to coin and print money
Power to borrow money
Power to declare war and maintain an Army and Navy
Prepares the budget
Executive and Legislative