Executive Branch
In what month do we vote for the President?
November
What are the names of the two houses of Congress
Senate & the House of Representatives
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
The term for when a government leader is accused of doing something wrong and might have to leave their job. This is the process to remove them from their position.
Impeachment
Which movement tried to end racial discrimination?
The Civil Rights Movement
If the president cannot serve, who takes his place next?
Vice President
Where do members of Congress meet?
The US Capitol building
What does the judicial branch do?
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution
Is the system that lets each branch stop or "check" the power of the others so that no branch becomes too powerful.
Checks and Balances
What are the two (2) major political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans
What are the three (3) requirements needed in order to run for president of the United States?
Has to be a citizen of the Unites States
Has to live in the Unites states for 14 years
Has to be at least 35 years of age
We elect U.S. Senators for how many years?
6 years
How long do supreme court justices serve for?
For life
Means that the government is split into three branches, each with its own job.
Separation of Powers
What is the name of the first 10 amendments of our Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Advise the President
Ensuring that Federal Laws are carried out
Name two things that the Legislative branch is in charge of?
Creating laws, controlling money, impeaching a president, confirming justices ect.
What is a precedent court case?
A case that is used as an example in other court cases
The term for a group of people who give advice to the president and help run the country. These people are typically chosen by the President.
Cabinet
What happens during an inauguration?
The President gets sworn into leadership/ delivers his first 100 day speech.
What is the name of the group of electors that choose the president of the United states at the end of the voting period?
Electoral college
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
All the people within that state
What is one thing that supreme court justices do not worry about in their position?
Getting re-elected
The term for when the president says "no" to a new law idea.
Veto
What are Natural Rights?