The Legislative Branch
The legislative branch makes the laws. True or false?
True
Who leads the executive branch?
The president
What does the judicial branch make?
The judicial branch makes certain laws follow what is in the U.S Constitution.
What do all the branches have?
Each branch has some power.
What two things make up Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
What does the executive branch have to carry out?
This branch carries out the laws that the legislative branch makes.
What courts make up the judicial branch?
The federal courts and Supreme Court.
Who leads the legislative branch?
Senators and representatives
Who elects legislators?
People in the state
The executive branch is also in charge of what?
The executive branch is also in charge of the departments that make the government work.
What court is above all other courts?
The Supreme Court
Who leads the executive branch?
The president
How many Senators are there from each state?
2
How are the president and vice president elected?
They are elected by the whole Country.
What are members of the Supreme court called?
Judges or justices
Who leads the judicial branch?
The chief justice or Supreme court justices
What state has the highest amount of house of representatives?
California because it has the highest population.
Who does the executive branch represent?
The whole country
How many supreme court judges are there? *Hint: use your text features.*
9
How does a justice get elected?
The president elects them