Branch Breakdown
Which branch of government makes federal laws?
Legislative Branch
What power does the president have over a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
What is the supreme law of the United States?
The Constitution
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
The President
A law is passed but someone believes it violates the Constitution. Which branch handles this?
Judicial Branch
Which branch carries out and enforces laws?
Executive Branch
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
With a two-thirds vote in both houses
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who confirms Supreme Court Justices?
The Senate
Congress passes a bill and sends it to the president. What are the president’s options?
Sign it into law or veto it
Which branch interprets laws and determines if they are constitutional?
Judicial Branch
What power allows the Supreme Court to review laws?
Judicial review
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
The First Amendment protects the freedoms of Speech, Religion, Press, Peacefully Protest, and Petition the Government.
Who nominates federal judges?
The President
A president refuses to enforce a law. What system is being used?
Checks and Balances
What is the main body of the legislative branch called?
Congress
What branch approves presidential appointments like judges?
Legislative branch (specifically the Senate)
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Individual freedoms and rights
Who writes and passes federal laws?
Congress
A Supreme Court ruling says a law is unconstitutional. What happens to the law?
It is invalidated (cannot be enforced)
What are the two chambers of Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
What is due process?
The legal requirement that the government must follow fair procedures before taking away a person’s rights
Who interprets the Constitution in court cases?
Judicial Branch/The Supreme Court
Power is shared between national and state governments. What is this system called?
Federalism