Leaders
Commander-in-Chief
What is another name for the President?
In charge of the military
Executive Branch
Who can suggest a bill?
Anyone
How does the government get money to pay for government services?
What is collecting taxes?
to say no to a bill
what is veto
How long can the president hold office?
2 terms or 4 years and run for another 4 years
Makes the laws
Legislative
Who gives the bill a number and presents it to Congress?
The Clerk
A form of government where people have a say.
What is a democracy?
House of Representatives & the Senate
What is Congress?
Congress is part of which branch?
Legislative
Decides if laws are constitutional
Judical
After the committee votes on the bill, where does the bill go?
Who is the whole House?
How many senators does each state have?
2
People who live in a community.
citizens
The Supreme Court is part of which branch?
Judicial
Which level of government would make laws about things like where you can ride your bicycle on the sidewalk, or if you an use fireworks?
Local Government
The bill becomes law
When the President signs it
Meets with leaders of foreign countries.
Executive
Highest court in the United States
Supreme Court
What regulations does a person have to have to run for President?
Be at least 35 years old; be a citizen of the US for at least 14 years; be born in the US
Why do communities have governments?
To protect their citizens
2/3 of congress has to vote yes.
What is overriding a Presidents Veto
Approves or vetoes Congress' bills
Executive
Gives the US citizens rights and freedoms and details how our government works
Contitution