Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Congressional Players
Checks & Balances
100

What is the job of the Legislative Branch?

Make Laws

100

Who is the head of the Executive Branch, elected every four years?

President

100

What is the highest court in the federal system?

Supreme Court

100

What is the total number of U.S. Senators?

100

100

What presidential action can Congress override with a 2/3 vote?

Veto

200

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

435

200

What is the group of 15 department heads who advise the president?

Cabinet

200

How long do federal judges serve?

For life

200

What is the title of the House of Representatives leader?

Speaker of the House

200

What presidential nominations must the Senate approve?

Federal judges and Cabinet members

300

What is the length of a Senate term?

6 years

300

Who assumes the presidency if the president can't serve?

Vice President

300

How many U.S. District Courts are there?

94

300

How many senators does each state have?

Two

300

What congressional actions can courts declare unconstitutional?

Laws

400

What is the practice of extended speaking to delay a Senate vote?

Filibuster 


400

What is the president's military role called?

Commander in Chief

400

What power lets courts determine if laws are constitutional?

Judicial Review

400

How often are Representatives elected?

Every 2 years

400

Through what process can Congress remove federal judges?

Impeachment

500

Where must bills for raising revenue originate?  

House of Representatives

500

What presidential power can reject congressional bills?

Veto
500

What courts hear cases appealed from District Courts?

13 Courts of Appeals

500

Who presides over the Senate but only votes to break ties?

Vice President

500

What international agreements require Senate approval?

Treaties