Legislative Branch
What is the main job of the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH?
To make laws
What is the MAIN JOB of the EXECUTIVE branch?
To enforce the law
This is the HIGHEST COURT in the USA.
The Supreme Court
Who can stop the President from making an Executive Order if it is unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court
This is the fastest land animal in the world.
Cheetah
What is the name of the "Upper House" in Congress. It contains 100 members. 2 from each state.
The Senate
The President
What is the MAIN JOB of the JUDICIAL BRANCH?
To interpret the law
What can Congress do if the President does something really bad?
They can IMPEACH the President and put him or her on trial.
What breed of dog does Mr. Dalen have?
Great Dane
What is the name of the "Lower House" in Congress. It has 435 members. Each state receives representatives based on its population.
The House of Representatives
Name two of the 15 Executive Departments
Homeland Security, Defense, Housing and Urban Development, Treasury, Justice, Education...
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
When the President is presented with a Bill that is passed in Congress. The President has two options that he can choose to do with it. What are these two options?
The President can either SIGN IT INTO LAW or VETO THE BILL.
What country contains the largest Pyramid in the world?
Mexico. The Great Pyramid of Cholula
Name one other power that Congress has other than their MAIN JOB
Declare war, Spend money, approve executive appointments, approve treaties, impeach Presidents.
How long can the President serve in office?
Two, four-year terms. Total of 8 years.
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve in their role?
They serve for life, unless they retire, die, or are removed from office.
Who APPOINTS a Supreme Court justice to their role?
The President
What is the longest river in North America?
The Missouri River
Who is in charge of the Senate?
The Vice-President
What is the Electoral College?
The system by which we elect the President. Each state has a vote total based on the number of Senators and Members of the House. Once a candidate achieves 270 Electoral votes they win the election
The two lower courts in the Federal Court System are Circuit and ___________?
District
When the President makes a Treaty with another country, who else in the government must agree with it?
Congress
What is the name of our closest neighboring galaxy?
Andromeda