Executive Branch
What is the main job of the executive branch?
To enforce and carry out the laws.
What is the main job of the legislative branch?
To make laws.
What is the main job of the judicial branch?
To interpret the laws.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
What is the name of the U.S. legislature?
Congress.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
The First Amendment.
What power does the President have to stop a bill from becoming law?
Veto.
Name one power of the President.
Examples: signs bills into law, vetoes bills, commands the military, appoints Cabinet members.
What are the two parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What do we call the judges on the Supreme Court?
Justices.
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
The Fourth Amendment.
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
With a two-thirds vote in both houses.
What group helps advise the President and runs executive departments?
The Cabinet.
How many Senators does each state have?
Two.
What power allows courts to decide whether a law is constitutional?
Judicial review.
Which amendment guarantees a fair and speedy trial?
The Sixth Amendment.
How does the judicial branch check the legislative branch?
By declaring laws unconstitutional.
Name three powers of the executive branch.
Enforcing laws, vetoing bills, commanding the military, appointing judges, making treaties.
Name three powers of the legislative branch.
Making laws, declaring war, approving treaties, confirming presidential appointments, impeaching officials.
Name three responsibilities of the judicial branch.
Interpreting laws, reviewing laws, deciding court cases, protecting constitutional rights.
Name three rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to a fair trial, right to bear arms, protection from cruel punishment.
Name three examples of checks and balances.
Presidential veto, Congress overriding vetoes, Senate confirming appointments, Supreme Court judicial review, impeachment.