Government
What is democracy?
A form of government run by the people
What makes up the Legislative Branch?
Senate and House of Representatives
What is the role of the Judicial Branch?
To make sure the laws are applied fairly
Who is part of the Executive Branch?
President and Vice President
How does the Executive Branch check the Legislative Branch?
Veto Laws
What is a monarchy?
A form of government where a one person has all the power (king or queen)
What is another name for the Legislative Branch?
Congress
What is the highest court in the United States?
Who is the curent head of the Executive Branch
President Joe Biden
How does the Executive branch check the Legislative branch when it comes to war?
The Legislative Branch declares war but the Executive Branch (President) is in charge of the army
What is a republic?
A form of government where the the people elect representatives
How many members are there in Legilative Branch?
100 in the Senate
435 in the House of Representatives
What are the judges that are part of the Judicial Branch?
Justices
What is the role of the Executive Branch?
To make sure the laws are followed
How does the Legislative Branch check the President?
Overrides a veto
Why didn't the founding fathers like the monarchy?
One person (King George III) had too much power
What is the role of the Legislative Branch?
To make laws
How many Judges are there in the highest court?
There are 9 Jusdges(justices)
How long can the head of the Executive Branch serve?
2 four year terms (8 years)
What branch has the power to remove the president?
The Legislative Branch
What type of government do we have in the USA?
Democratic Republic
Who is in charge in the Legislative Branch?
House of Representatives = Speaker of the House
Senate = Vice President
How long do members of the Judical Branch serve?
For life
How can the Head of the Executive Branch be removed?
Impeached by Congress