Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Separation of Powers & Federalism
Checks & Balances
100

What does the Legislative Branch do?

MAKE LAWS

100

Who is the leader of the executive branch?

PRESIDENT

100

What does the judicial branch do?

INTERPRET LAWS

100

What is Federalism?

Division of power between national & state government

100

How can J check E?

Declare executive actions unconstitutional

200

What two groups are in the legislative branch?

House of Representatives and Senate

200

What does the executive branch do?

CARRY OUT LAWS

200

Who is the head of the judicial branch?

SUPREME COURT

200

What are concurrent powers?

SHARED POWERS

200

What is one way E can check L?

Veto bills or adjourn congress in certain situations

300

Which article is the legislative branch in?

ARTICLE I

300

What does the executive branch prepare?

ANNUAL BUDGET

300

What can the judicial branch declare laws as?

CONSTITUTIONAL/UNCONSTITUTIONAL

300

Which amendment lists the reserved powers?

10th AMENDMENT

300

How many times can L check E?

5 TIMES

400

How does the legislative branch raise revenue?

TAXES & OTHER LEVIES

400

Who is also head of the executive branch?

Vice President, Cabinet, & other executive departments

400

How long do you have to serve in the judicial branch?

FOR LIFE

400

What section of Article I lists expressed powers?

SECTION 8

400

Does order matter?

NO

500

Does the legislative branch regulate interstate or foreign trade?

BOTH

500

What article is the executive branch in?

ARTICLE II

500

Who can the executive branch appoint?

Cabinet officers, ambassadors, & federal judges/justices

500

What are the reserved powers headed by?

General Assembly, Governor, & State Courts

500

How can E check J?

Appointing judges