Land & Government 1
Who makes up the Legislative branch? They are known as Congress.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
How many hemispheres are there?
4
What mountain range divides California and Nevada?
Sierra Nevada Mountains
True or false: Africa is the largest continent of the seven continents.
False.
What is the most southern ocean?
Southern Ocean.
Disney World and the Everglades are located here. What state is it?
Florida
This state is located in the northeastern part of the country and is the smallest state in the U.S. What state is it?
Rhode Island
What does a jury do?
decides whether or not a person is guilt or innocent
What is the largest continent?
Asia
How many House of representatives are there and how many Senators do we have?
There are 435 House of Represenatives and 100 Senators.
The name of the way to divide the earth into smaller parts is called?
Hemispheres
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative branch
What is the smallest continent?
Australia
Imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and runs through Greenwich, England.
Prime Meridian
The seven major land masses on earth are called? .
Continents
How much of a vote does the US Legislative Branch need to pass a bill?
2/3 Majority vote
Which branch makes decisions if the laws are equal and fair for all citizens?
Judicial branch
What is a veto?
to reject a law proposed by Congress
What rights are guaranteed by the first Amendement? (Name 2)
free speech, free press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of right to petition
Quadruple Beautiful!
How many total years can a person be President of the United States? This would equal two terms.
8 years or 2 terms
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
Which mountain range is located on the EASTERN side of the United States?
Appalachian Mountains
The imaginary line that divides the world around the middle and runs West to East.
Equator
I am a large state that is home to the Golden Gate Bridge. What state am I?
California
This state is shaped like a mitten and is made up of two parts. What state is it?
Michigan