Levels
What is the lowest level of government called?
LOCAL
EXECUTIVE
What does the president have to do in order to PASS a bill?
SIGN IT
How many levels of government are there?
3
What is the leader of the Executive branch called?
THE PRESIDENT
What is the middle level of government called?
STATE
Which branch of government includes the Supreme Court?
JUDICIAL
What does the president have to do in order to REJECT a bill?
VETO IT
3
SUPREME COURT
What is the highest level of government called?
FEDERAL
Which branch of government includes the House of Representatives and the Senate?
LEGISLATIVE
When the legislative branch passes a bill, they have to have the ______ of the people vote YES on it.
MAJORITY
How many members are there in the Supreme Court?
9
SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Which level of government is responsible for the police and fire stations?
LOCAL
ALL OF THEM (3)
What can congress do if the president vetoes a bill that they really want to pass?
OVERRIDE THE VETO
How many members are in the presidents cabinet NOT including the Vice President?
15
What is the group of people called within the Executive branch that are specifically chosen by the president to help him make important decisions?
THE CABINET
Which level of government is responsible for organizing our military?
FEDERAL
Which 2 branches include people elected by US citizens?
EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE
When a law is passes that contradicts (goes against) a law that is already in the constitution, the law is declared _______ by the Supreme Court.
UNCONSTITUATIONAL
What year is the next Presidential Election?
2020
Name both groups of people that make up the Legislative branch.
SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES