Legislative Branch
The legislative branch are made up of what two houses(legislative bodies)?
The House and the Senate
In what month do we vote for President?
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What is one check that the legislative branch has?
Impeach president and judges, decide how much money military gets, declare war, amend the Constitution.
What does the Constitution do?
Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans.
U.S. Representatives are elected for how many years?
2
If the President AND Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Speaker of the House
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Veto bills and appoint judges.
When was the Constitution written?
September 17, 1787
U.S. Senators are elected for how many years?
6
What are two Cabinet level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Attorney General
What does the Judicial Branch do?
reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What are the TWO Judicial Branch checks we talked about in class?
Declaring presidential ACTIONS and LAWS passed by congress UNCONSITUTIONAL.
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the People.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the state's population.
What President served a record 3 Terms as President?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.
If a bill is vetoed by the President, what happens?
It goes back to Congress where they vote on it again and make changes if necessary. It then goes back to President to have him sign it again. If he fails to sign it again, Congress can vote to OVERRIDE the veto.
What year was the most recent Amendment to the Constitution?
1992.
Members of the House or Senate must draft or introduce the bill. The bill must pass majority in House, then it goes on to Senate where it must also pass majority. The bill then goes to the presidents desk to sign. IF he signs, it becomes a law.
Name the 4 Presidents we watched speeches of in class.
Roosevelt, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter.
How many new Supreme Court justices have been appointed by the last 2 presidents(Biden and Trump)?
3
Name the two checks that the Legislative Branch has over the Judicial Branch
Impeach judges, Amend the Constitution.
Name the four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote.
Amendment 15: African Americans can vote
Amendment 19: Women can vote
Amendment 24: Voters do not pay any poll taxes before they can vote
Amendment 26: 18 years and older can vote.