LEGISLATIVE
What is the two houses of congress of the Legislative branch
House of Representatives and Senate
Who carries out federal laws and recommends new ones, directs national defense and foreign policy, and performs ceremonial duties.
The President
Who is the head of the Judicial Branch?
What is the Supreme court
What type of government do we have?
Which part of congress has 100 members, 2 from each state?
The Senate
How long can a president serve?
2 terms of 4 years
What is the power of the judicial branch?
Decide if a law is unconstitutional
What document tells us how to divide up power in the government?
The Constitution
What is the senate's power?
To make laws
Who is the current US vice president?
J.D. Vance
Who can nominate judges to the Supreme Court?
What is the term for accusing the President of doing something wrong?
Impeachment
How can the executive branch check the power of the legislative?
By vetoing a law
What is the cabinet?
It has fifteen heads of departments, as well as a number of other important officials.
Act as advisers to the president
How can the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?
Can say whether or not he is acting unconstitutional
When the police think someone is guilty of a crime (but they did not see the crime being committed), they need a ____________ to enter the person's house and search their belongings.
warrant
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments
How long can Supreme Court justices (judges) serve for?
What branch of government can declare war?
Legislative