Executive Branch | ||
#1 | Who is the leader of the Executive Branch? (2) | The President and his cabinet |
#2 | Where is home to the executive office? | The White House |
#3 | Who is in charge of the cabinet? | The Vice President |
#4 | True or False: The executive branch write the laws? | False |
#5 | Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces? | The President |
Legislative Branch | ||
#1 | Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch? | Congress |
#2 | Name the two parts of Congress | The Senate and The House of Representatives |
#3 | How many Senators are there from each state? | 2 |
#4 | Which part of Congress is representation based on population? | The House of the Representatives |
#5 | What is the "home" of the Legislative Branch? | U.S. Capitol Building |
Judicial Branch | ||
#1 | What is the highest court? | Supreme Court |
#2 | How many Justices are there in the Supreme Court? | 9 |
#3 | How long is a term for a Supreme Court Justice? | For life |
#4 | Who appoints a Supreme Court Justice if you need a new one? | The President |
#5 | What is the role of the Judicial Branch? | Interpret the laws |
Vocabulary | ||
#1 | What does federal mean? | relating to a form of government in which power is shared between a central government and individual states, provinces, etc. |
#2 | What does it mean to "veto" a bill? | A decision by the President to not allow or approve of a law |
#3 | What is a democracy? | A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting |
#4 | What is jurisdiction? | The power given to courts to interpret the law. |
#5 | Define Impeachment. | To charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office |
Which Branch Has The Power? | ||
#1 | Which branch is responsible for executing the laws? | Executive Branch |
#2 | Which branch writes and passes the laws? | Legislative Branch |
#3 | Which branch has the veto power? | Executive Branch |
#4 | Which branch is responsible for interpreting the constitution? | Judicial Branch |
#5 | Which branch appoints the cabinet officials and who does it? | Executive Branch; the President |
Final Question | |
The 3 Branches of Government is also known as a system of what? | Checks and Balances |