Do-dee-do
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes the laws
Who takes over if the President can not do his/her job?
What is the highest court in the United States called?
The Supreme Court
Congress
Legislative
How many years is a presidential term?
4 years
What does the Judicial branch do?
It makes sure the laws are fair.
Who are two people or groups that make up the Executive Branch?
President, Vice President
The Cabinet, President's Staff
What is the name of the document that is the supreme law of the United States?
The Constitution
The President
Executive
True or False:
The Constitution is over 200 years old.
True
True or False: The Constitution can be changed.
True. The Constitution can be changed by amendments (Amendment process).
Who can veto laws created by Congress?
The president (executive branch)
What two groups make up Congress?
Senate and the House of Representatives
How many terms can a person be a US President?
2 terms (8 years)
What does the Executive Branch do?
It enforces the laws (sees that the laws are followed).
When the Constitution says, "We the People", who is it referring to?
American citizens
What is a veto?
A veto is when the President refuses to approve a law passed by Congress.
The Cabinet
Executive
How many terms can a US President run for?
2 terms (8 years)
How many United States senators are there?
100
Who has more members, the Senate or the House of Representatives?
House of Representatives
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Federal judges
Judicial
How long does a Supreme Court judge stay in office?
For life, or until he/she retires