Constitution
A plan for government
Constitution
Job of the Legislative
To make laws
Represents the Executive Branch
The President
Job of the Judicial
To review laws
President rejects a bill
Veto
Father of the Constitution
Represents the Legislative Branch
Congress (House & Senate)
Job of the Executive Branch
To enforce laws
Represents the Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court
Supreme Court declares bad law
Unconstitutional
The separation of powers creates a system of
Checks and Balances
Number of members of the House of Reps
435
Name of the President
Donald Trump
Judges on the Court are called
Justices
Congress overturns President's rejection of bill
Override
Strong Federal government
Federalism
Length of House of Representative Term
2 years
Group who advises the President
The Cabinet
Number of judges on the Court
Fraction of votes Congress needs to overrule President's rejection
2/3
To make a change to the Constitution
Amend
Length of Senate term
6 years
Length of Presidential Term
4 year
Name of Chief Justice
John Roberts
Senate approval for President's nominations
Confirm