Who is the face of this branch?
The President
Courts. Supreme Court is the highest form of power for this branch.
This branch is made up by ____?
Congress
What was the Constitution created for?
It created the branches of government and gives them the power to govern.
The form of government based on consent of the governed. There is more than one political party. Representatives are elected to vote for the laws on behalf of the people. The President is elected by the people not chosen by Congress.
Representative Democracy
The purpose of this branch is to ______ laws.
Enforce
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
Congress is made up of ____ and ______?
Senate and the House of Representatives
In order for one group to NOT have total power, a system was created to balance out the power. What is this system called?
Checks and Balances
A system of government controlled by a single political party. The people do not choose their leaders. The government controls all the property and all businesses. There is no private property. The public cannot challenge the government; Cuba & North Korea are some examples.
Communist Dictatorship
The power to reject a bill passed by Congress.
Veto
The purpose of this branch is to ___ laws.
Interpret
2
A change to the Constitution is called what?
An amendment
A parliamentary democracy where the king or queen is the head of state and the prime minister is head of the government. Canada is an example.
Constitutional Monarchy
Advisors for the President that are appointed are apart of the Presidential ____.
Cabinet
How long do the Supreme Court Justices serve for?
They are appointed for life.
Population
The first 10 amendments are called ______?
Bill of Rights
How old do you need to be to vote in the United States?
18
Command the military
Supreme Court justices are chosen by _________ and approved by ________.
Chosen by: The President
Approved by: Congress
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Mike Johnson
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect U.S citizens unalienable rights.
What are the two MAIN political parties in the United States?
Democrats and Republicans