Judicial Branch
What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?
Is to interpret the laws
What is the purpose of the Legislative Branch?
It is to create the laws.
What is the purpose of the Executive Branch?
Is to carry out the laws.
George ________________ and Benjamin ______________________ were leaders that worked together for four months to create the Constitution.
Washington and Franklin
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
How many Supreme Justices or Judges are there?
Bonus: Can you name me the head judge?
There are 9.
Bonus: The Cheif Justice or Judge
Who makes up the Legislative Branch?
The Congress: The Senate and The House of Represenatives
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
The president, the VP, and the Cabinet
The Consitution says that it is the "supreme law of the ________"
land
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is a group of 12 people chosen to hear and decide on a court case?
A jury
How many members are in the Senate and how long is their term?
100 members and 6 years
Who elects the president and how long is the president's term in office?
Citizens, or people and a presidents term in office is 4 years
What form of government does the U.S. have?
Republic
The Constitution is a _______________ that establishes the basic principles of the American government.
document
What does unconstitutional mean?
It does not follow the rules of the Constitution
How many members are in the House of Representatives and how long is their term?
435 members and 2 years
Who chooses the VP?
The president
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
"We the People..."
What city was the Constitution signed in?
The Federal Court System is made up of federal courts. Name all 3 courts.
1. District Courts
2. Courts of Appeal
3. Supreme Court
If the president vetoes or rejects a bill where does it go and what happens?
The bill goes to Congress for another vote. If 2/3 of all members vote to approve the bill, it becomes law.
What is the president's biggest job?
Is meeting with leaders of other countries to make and sign treaties, or agreements.
What is in place to maintain the balance of power among the three branches of government so that no one branch is more powerful than the other(s)?
Checks and Balances
The Constitution explains what the U.S. government should do. It says that the government should treat all Americans ____________ and protect their ______________.
fairly, freedom