Executive Branch
Who is the head of the executive branch of the US government?
The President.
What is the name of the two-chambered legislature in the U.S.?
Congress.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
What system ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
Checks and balances.
How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution ?
27
What is the official residence and main workplace of the President?
The White House.
What are the two parts of Congress called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is the main role of the judicial branch?
To interpret the laws.
Which branch can veto laws passed by Congress?
The Executive Branch.
Where in the Constitution is the process for making amendments outlined?
In Article V of the Constitution
Who is second in command in the executive branch?
The Vice President.
Which branch of government writes and passes laws?
The Legislative Branch.
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Nine.
Which branch has the power to confirm or reject the President's appointments, such as federal judges?
The Legislative Branch (Senate).
What freedoms does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Which branch of government is responsible for signing bills into law or vetoing them?
The Executive Branch.
How many senators does each state have?
Two.
What is the process called when the Supreme Court reviews laws to see if they are constitutional?
Judicial review.
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court).
What is one way an amendment can be proposed to the Constitution?
By a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress or by a constitutional convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures.
Who are the people who assist the president in making decisions ?
Who are the cabinet
What important financial power does Congress have?
Control over federal spending and taxation.
Where do most federal cases begin?
In the district courts.
What power does Congress have over the President’s actions if there is misconduct?
The power to impeach.
What is required for a proposed amendment to become part of the Constitution?
It must be ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures or state conventions.