Legislative Branch
What is another name for Legislative Branch?
Congress
What is the President's Home Called?
The White House
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
Supreme Court
Who can veto a law passed by Congress?
The President
Name the 3 branches.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
What two groups make up the Legislative Branch?
Senate AND House of Representative
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who must approve Supreme Court justices?
The Senate
Who enforces federal laws?
Executive Branch.
How many Senators are there?
100
Who follows the President's line of succession?
Vice President
What is the job of the Judicial Branch?
Interpret laws
Who can declare a law unconstitutional?
The Supreme Court.
What branch writes and passes laws?
Legislative Branch.
How long is a Representative's Term?
2 Years
What is one job of the Cabinets?
To advise the President.
What power lets courts decide if a law is unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Who can impeach the President?
What branch decides if a law is fair?
Judicial Branch.
Who can declare war?
Congress
Name TWO Executive Department.
Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health & Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs
How are Supreme Court justices chosen?
Nominated by President, confirmed by Senate
Who controls the budget?
Congress.
Why is power divided between branches?
To prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.