Branches of Government
What 2 groups make up the Legislative Branch/Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
How many branches of government does the US government have?
3
What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?
write laws
What does the word veto mean?
reject
What is the purpose of a political cartoon?
persuade
What 3 people/groups makes up the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President, and their cabinet
Which branch can declare war?
Legislative
What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?
enforce laws
What does the word responsibilities mean?
The tasks that someone is expected to do or is accountable for
What is a symbol in a political cartoon?
something that represents or stands for something
What courts make up the Judicial Branch?
U.S. Supreme Court and all other courts
After the President selects a federal judge who must approve his choice?
The Senate
What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch?
interpret laws
What does the word separation mean?
When 2 or more things are divided, or taken apart, from one another
What political party does the donkey represent?
Democratic party
Why is there separation of powers in the U.S. government?
to prevent any 1 branch from becoming too powerful
create a system of checks and balances
When a bill gets to the President, he has 2 choices. What are his 2 choices?
Sign into law or Veto it
What are other responsibilities of the Executive Branch?
come up with spending plan for our country and make treaties with other countries
What does the word commerce mean?
The exchange (trade) of goods and services
What political party does the elephant represent?
Republican party
What group did John Adams not want to control our government?
The Aristocracy
(Fill in the blank)
The Supreme Court can decide that an executive order is ______________ just like it can a law.
unconstitutional
How many justices are there on the supreme court?
Who are they appointed by and then approved by?
9
President and Senate
What does the word representatives mean?
People who represent, or speak for, others and their interests
What is a good current event for a political cartoon?
answers will vary