Branch of Government
Which branch of government does the president belong to?
Executive Branch
The President vetoes an energy bill passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Executive checking the Legislative.
This level of government can make marriage laws.
State Government
This was the first written plan for the government that failed.
Articles of Confederation
What is the capital of America?
Washington, D.C.
Which branch of government is responsible for writing new laws?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
Congress impeaches a Supreme Court Justice for committing tax fraud.
Legislative checking the Judicial.
This level of government can conduct elections for government positions.
State Government
The preamble of the constitution contains how many words?
52 words
What does D.C. stand for in the phrase, "Washington, D.C.?"
District of Columbia
Which branch of government decides if a law is constitutional or unconstitutional?
Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the President's executive act is unconstitutional.
Judicial checking the Executive.
This level of government can collect taxes from people.
Both Federal and State Governments
What type of government did the American colonists live under during King George III's rule?
Monarchy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Which branch of government can declare war?
Legislative Branch (Congress)
The Senate rejects the President's appointment of Judge Smith to the U.S. Supreme Court because of her anti-environment views.
Legislative checking the Executive.
This level of government can make treaties with other nations.
Federal Government.
What are the names of the groups of people that both supported and were against the constitution when it was being created?
Hint: They were the original political parties of America.
Federalists and Anti-federalists.
What state has the highest amount of electoral points (votes) in America?
California
What are the 3 requirements to become president of the United States?
1. Born in U.S.A.
2. Lived in U.S.A. for at least 14 years.
3. At least 35 years old.
The President calls a special session of Congress requiring all members to return to Washington, D.C. from their July recess.
Executive checking the Legislative.
List 3 powers shared by both Federal and State governments.
1. Collect Taxes.
2. Punish Criminals.
3. Create Court Systems.
4. Borrow Money.
5.Provide for general welfare of people.
In order to get the Anti-federalists to ratify the Constitution, the Federalists had to add what to it?
Hint: Name of a document.
Bill of Rights.
In what state is Mount Rushmore located?
South Dakota