Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Constitution
Types of Government
100

Who is the face of this branch?

The President

100
The Judicial Branch is represented by the _____. 

Courts. Supreme Court is the highest form of power for this branch. 

100

This branch is made up by ____?

Congress

100

What was the Constitution created for?

It created the branches of government and gives them the power to govern. 

100

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 

200

The purpose of this branch is to ______ laws. 

Enforce

200

How many Supreme Court justices are there?

9

200

Congress is made up of ____ and ______?

Senate and the House of Representatives

200

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

200


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 

300

The power to reject a bill passed by Congress. 

Veto 

300

The purpose of this branch is to ___ laws. 

Interpret 

300
How many Senators does each state have?

2

300

A change to the Constitution is called what?

An amendment

300

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 

400

Advisors for the President that are appointed are apart of the Presidential ____. 

Cabinet

400

How long do the Supreme Court Justices serve for?

They are appointed for life. 

400
Each state is appointed a certain amount of members. The number of members is based on the state's _____.

Population 

400

The first 10 amendments are called ______?

Bill of Rights

400

How old do you need to be to vote in the United States?

18

500
The job of the President is to carry out laws, lead the country and ________. 

Command the military 

500

Supreme Court justices are chosen by _________ and approved by ________. 

Chosen by: The President

Approved by: Congress

500

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

Mike Johnson

500

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To protect U.S citizens unalienable rights. 

500

What are the two MAIN political parties in the United States? 

Democrats and Republicans