Branches of
Government
Government
Who makes up the Legislative branch?
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the three branches of American government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The process of offically approving a law.
Ratification
Main author of the federalist papers. He wrote 51.
Alexander Hamilton
What did George Washington warn about in his Farewell Address?
He warned that political parties would divide our country.
Who makes up the Executive branch?
The president, vice president, and the cabinet
The ____________ branch writes the laws and the __________ branch executes the laws.
Legislative; Executive
The first 10 amendments of the Constiution are known as...
The Bill of Rights
Our first Vice-President
John Adams
Rights guaranteed in the 1st amendement.
Religion, Assemby, Petition, Press, Speech (remember RAPPS)
Who's job is it to interpret or explain the meaning of laws?
The Judicial Branch
This branch directs an agency to carry out an approved law.
The executive branch
People who advise the president.
The Cabinet
"Father of the Constitution" (Hint: Check Constitutional Convention notes)
James Madison
Why did the writers of the constitution create three branches of government instead of just having one leader.
They feared another king. They created a system of checks and balances through three branches to prevent one branch from overpowering another.
This branch can veto a law made by congress.
The Executive Branch
True or False: during the early years of our government, the president only has four cabinet members.
True
What is a veto?
to reject a law proposed by Congress
Leader who wanted more power for the states and farmers. (Hint: he opposed Alexander Hamilton. This person was also our 3rd president)
Thomas Jefferson
Which first amendment right allows your to gather peacfully in groups?
Assembly
What is the term used for the arrangement by which the three branches work together so that no branch becomes too powerful?
Checks and Balances
This branch can rule a law unconstitutional.
Judicial Branch
Washington chose the title "Mr. President." This was a ________ for future leaders to follow. This means he set a first time example.
Precedent
Anti-Federalist who wanted a Bill fo Rights. (Hint: he was a famous lawyer)
Patrick Henry
Highest court in the country.
The Supreme Court (also known as the Judicial branch)