Legislative Branch
The legislative branch is in charge of making what?
LAWS!
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?
The President!
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Where can a bill be introduced?
Either the House or the Senate!
What is the definition of checks and balances?
The power of one branch of government to check the powers of the other two branches.
The House of Representatives and the Senate!
What is the executive branch responsible for?
Enforcing laws!
The Judicial Branch can determine if a law is unconsitutional. What is this power called?
Judicial review
How is the constitution organized?
(It's broken down into different...)
Articles
What is one power that the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch?
President can veto bills and the president can call a special session in Congress to deal with immediate issues.
What are the age requirements for joining the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House - 25
Senate - 30
How old do you need to be to become president?
35
How long is a term on the Supreme Court?
Lifetime!
What is one downside of the system of creating a bill in our government?
Getting a bill passed can be a very long tedious process or a good bill could just "die" in committee
What is it called when the President says no to a bill?
A veto!
How many current members are there in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
House - 435
Senate - 100
How can Congress formally accuse the President of crimes?
They can vote to impeach them!
What is the primary job of the Judicial Branch?
To interpret the laws of the United States.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!
Who was sitting on Capitol Hill?
(Think: Schoolhouse Rock)
Bill
What is one power that the Judicial Branch has over the Executive Branch?
Supreme Court can declare executive actions unconstitutional.
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
To serve as commander in chief of the military forces.
To make treaties.
To nominate ambassadors and Supreme Court justices.
To grant pardons.
Who was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
How many people does Congress need to override a veto?
2/3rds of Congress
What is one power that the Legislative Branch has over the Judicial Branch?
Congress can impeach federal judges and Congress approves Supreme Court justices.