Which branch?
The main role of this branch is to make the laws
Legislative
Who is the head of the executive branch?
The President
Powers each branch of government has over the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What fraction of Congress must approve a bill in order to override the President's veto?
2/3
The main role of this branch is to enforce the law
Executive
How many senators are there from each state?
Two
What is one way that the Executive branch can check the legislative branch?
Vetoing a bill, proposing a budget, etc. (see notes in your social studies notebook)
Who is in charge of the Senate?
The Vice President
The main role of this branch is to interpret the law
Judicial
The number of representatives a state has in the House of Representatives is based on its _____________
population
What is one way the legislative branch can check the executive?
Overriding a veto, impeachment, etc (see notes in your social studies notebook).
Who is in charge of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House
Which branch is made up of Congress, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives?
The Legislative
Who is the head of the Judicial branch?
the Chief Justice
What is one the judicial branch can check the legislative branch?
Deciding whether or not a law is constitutional (see notes in your social studies notebook)
How long is a presidential term?
Four years
Which branch of government's highest office is the Supreme Court?
Judicial
How many Supreme Court justices are there?
9
What is one way the executive branch can check the judicial branch?
Appointing Supreme Court judges (see notes in your social studies textbook)
How long is the term for a senator?
Six years