Executive
How long is the President’s term?
4 years
True or False: The Legislative Branch declares war
True
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interpret laws and make sure they are fair
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is a democracy?
Rule by the people
What is the main job of the Executive Branch?
Enforce laws
True or False: There are 135 U.S. Senators
False. There are 100.
True or False: The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution
True
What is a veto?
Rejection of a bill by the President
What is the highest law in the United States? Also known as the "big rule book" for the United States.
Constitution
Who vetoes bills?
The President
How many parts of Congress are there? Hint: Think of the Capitol Building.
2: Senate and House of Representatives
How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9 Justices
What is the term for the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can’t serve?
Secretary of State
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advise the President
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
How long is the term on the Supreme Court as a Justice?
Lifetime term
What does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
True or False: The Three Levels of Government are: Local, State and Congress
False: Local, State and Federal
Who is Second-in-Command to the President if they can no longer lead the country?
The Vice President
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Make the laws
True or False: You do not need a law degree to serve on the Supreme Court?
False
A U.S. citizen has the right to vote at what age?
18
Define Checks and Balances
One branch checks the other two branches