Executive
What is the main responsibility of the executive branch?
enforce (execute, carry out) the laws.
To make laws
What is the main responsibility of the Judicial Branch of government?
To judge, interpret, explain or apply the law.
Who takes over if the President dies or must leave the office?
The Vice President
What is it called when the president rejects a law created by Congress?
A Veto
Who is the head of the executive branch?
the President
What are the two houses of the Legislative Branch?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
What do you call a proposed law?
A bill
Which article of the Constitution creates the Executive Branch?
Article II
Which house in Congress has 435 members and representation is based on population??
The House of Representatives
How many justices (judges) are there on the Supreme Court?
9
Which branch of the government has the power to tax, raise a military, establish post offices, declare war, and print/tax money?
The Legislative Branch (Congress)
How many terms can a president serve for?
two terms
Name two powers of the President?
-veto (reject) or approve laws
-appoint (choose ) judges and other officials
-Commander in Chief of the military
-Make treaties with other countries
-Can pardon (forgive) people of crimes
-Create a budget for the nation
How many Senators does each state get and how many total Senators are there?
two (2) Senators per state for total of 100 Senators
How long does a Supreme Court Judge serve for?
For life
How many years is one term for a U.S. Senator?
Six (6) years
What is the name of the executive department advisors to the President?
The Cabinet
What are the 3 requirements to become President?
Must be at least 35 years old, must be a natural born citizen, and must have lived in the U.S for 14 years.
What are the qualifications for a person to be a representative?
They must be at least 25 years old, must have been a U.S citizen for 7 years, and live in the district which they represent.
Who appoints (chooses) a Supreme Court Judge and who approves them?
The President appoints (chooses) and the Legislative branch (Congress, Senate) approves them.
What is the name of the powers of the Legislative Branch that are clearly listed/ written in the Constitution?
Expressed or Enumerated Powers
What is the name of the powers of the Legislative Branch that are not directly stated or written in the Constitution?
Implied Powers/ "Necessary and Proper" Clause/ Elastic Clause