Executive
Who leads the executive branch?
The president
What is one check of the legislative branch?
Can call a special section
whats the official title of head of judicial branch
The chief justice
what does the defense department do?
provides the military forces needed to deter war, and to protect the security of the United States.
How many years do you have to be in the US to be a president?
14 years
What is the power used by the president to cancel a bill that is a check to the legislative?
Veto
Who appoints the judges to the supreme court?
The president
What is the department of labor do?
They make laws to prevent mistreatment in the work place
Where do you have to be born to be the US president?
The US
Who are the two people who the president nominates to become head of the houses?
Speaker of the house and the president pro tempore
Which court has the highest authority?
Supreme court
what does the department of justice do
provide legal representation to state agencies
assist local law enforcement in fighting crime and prosecuting cases
to provide training and standards for law enforcement
How old do you have to be to be a president?
35 years old
2/3rd majority
How can the supreme court stop a bill from being passed?
By deeming unconstitutional
what does department of social security do?
provides guidance and technical assistance to agencies that provide direct services that address issues of poverty, family violence and exploitation
What is the executive branch's main goal?
To carry out and enforces laws
Which house can start the impeachment process?
House of Representatives
How many judges are on the supreme court?
What does the department of education do?
Establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education