Legislative Branch
Who makes federal laws?
congress
senate and house of representatives
Who signs bils to become laws?
the President
What does the judicial branch do?
explains laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Name one branch or part of the government?
congress or legislative
judicial or the courts
executive or the President
What are the two parts of congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
Who is the commander-in-chief of the military?
The President
What is the "rule of law"?
everyone must follow the law
leaders must obey the law
government must obey the law
no one is above the law
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire departments)
give driver's license
approve zoning and land use
What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
workef for equality for all Americans
How many senators are there?
100
If both President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
The Speaker of the House
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Who is one of your states senators now?
Ted Cruz
John Cornyn
What does the President's cabinet do?
advises the President
Who is the Chief of Justice now?
Mike Johnson
There are four amendments to the Constitution on who can vote. Describe one of them.
You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote.
Any citizen can vote (men and women can vote).
A male citizen of any race can vote.
What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and the laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
some states have more people
What are two cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of: argriculture, commerce, defense, education, energy, health and human services, homeland security, housing and urban development, the interior, labor, state, transportation, treasury, veterans affairs.
The Attorney General
Vice President
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
print money
declare war
create an army
make treaties
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson