Executive Branch
Name the three branches of government and their main jobs.
Judcial : interpreting laws, deciding if laws are unconstitutional, resolving disputes between states.
Executive : Enforcing federal laws, acting as commander in chief conducting foreign policy, appointing federal judges signing or vetoing laws.
Legislative : writing and passing bills, collecting taxes, declaring war, regulating commence.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
There are nine Supreme Court Justices.
How does the legislative branch check the power of the president?
Congress can override a president’s veto with enough votes, and it can also impeach the president.
What right allows citizens to express their opinions freely?
Freedom of Speech
Why should citizens serve on a jury when called?
Because it is their responsibility to help ensure fair trials.
What does the President do with laws passed by Congress?
The President can sign them into law or veto them.
How does the Legislative Branch check the power of the President?
By overriding a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote or by approving/rejecting presidential appointments.
How can the Judicial Branch limit the power of the Legislative Branch?
Judicial Review
What is the minimum voting age?
The minimum voting age is 18.
How does voting in elections show responsibility as a citizen?
Voting allows citizens to have a voice in government decisions and helps shape the laws and leaders of the country.
What can the president do if they disagree with a law?
They can veto the law.
How many senators represent each state?
How can Congress check the power of the judicial branch?
Congress approves judges that the president picks and can remove judges through impeachment.
What right allows citizens to practice any religion or no religion at all?
The right to freedom of religion.
What are three responsibilities of citizens
Voting in elections
Reporting crimes
Respecting eachothers' s rights
How long is one term for a U.S. president?
One term is four years.
What are the two parts of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives.
In what way can the president check the decisions of Congress?
The president can veto, or reject, bills passed by Congress.
List three rights guarenteed by the Constitution.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of religion
Right to bear arms
Why is it important for citizens to vote?
Voting gives citizens a voice in government decisions and helps choose leaders who represent them.
Who helps the president run the executive branch?
The vice president and the presidents cabinet.
List three powers of Congress
Writing and passing bills
Collecting taxes
Declaring war
How do checks and balances work?
Exective can : veto laws, nominate judges.
Legislative can : override vetoes, approve judges, impeach officials.
Judicial can : declare laws unconstitutional, interpret laws.
What right protects citizens from unfair treatment under the law?
The right to a fair trial.
Name two or more way citizens can be involved in their community?
Volunteering
Participating in local government
Helping neighbors
Protecting the environment