Branches of Government 1
What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?
to make laws
What is the main function of the Judicial Branch?
to interpret laws
What is the main function of the Executive Branch
to enforce laws
Who has the power to veto a bill?
The President
Which government establishes and maintains schools?
State Government
How long can someone be President?
8 years (Two 4 year terms)
Who is the leader of the Exectutive Branch?
The President
What are the three branches of government?
Executice, Legislative, and Judicial
What branch has the power to impeach a president?
The Legislative Branch
What is the sharing of power between the fedral and state governments called?
Federalism
What branch has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
nine
How are Supreme Court judges chosen?
The President appoints them and the Senate approves them.
What are powers shared between fedral and state governments called?
Concurrent Powers
What is the highest court in U.S. Government?
Supreme Court
What are the two qualifications to be president of the US?
must be 35 years or older and a citixen of the United States
What branch has the power to impeach a president?
Legislative Branch
What branch can delcare laws unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch
What are the powers granted to only the state governments called?
Reserved Powers
How are the amount of representatives from each state in the House of Representatives chosen?
Depends on the population of the state
How many senators does the sentate have?
100 (2 representaitves from each state)
What is the role of the President during war time?
Comander in Chief
What Branch can declare war?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Which form of government can make/enforce laws, collect taxes, and raise money?
Both Federal and State Governements