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This branch is responsible for making laws.
This branch is responsible for making laws.
Legislative
Once Congress passes a bill, which branch reviews it?
Once Congress passes a bill, which branch reviews it?
Executive (the President reviews it)
If the President dies, who takes his place?
If the President dies, who takes his place?
The Vice-President
Who has the power to declare war?
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress
Who is in charge of running a war?
Who is in charge of running a war?
The President as he is the Commander-in-Chief
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?
Judicial branch
If the President dislikes a bill, what can he do about it?
If the President dislikes a bill, what can he do about it?
He/She can veto the bill.
Which branch negotiates treaties with foreign countries?
Which branch negotiates treaties with foreign countries?
Executive branch
In order for a treaty to pass, which branch must approve of it?
In order for a treaty to pass, which branch must approve of it?
Legislative branch
Which branch is responsible for taxing citizens?
Which branch is responsible for taxing citizens?
Congress
Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Which branch is responsible for enforcing the laws?
Executive branch
How can Congress override the President's veto?
How can Congress override the President's veto?
If 2/3 of Congress votes to override the veto, the bill becomes a law.
Who takes and oath to preserve and protect the US Constitution?
Who takes and oath to preserve and protect the US Constitution?
The President
Who controls government spending?
Who controls government spending?
Congress
Which branch is responsible for collecting taxes?
Which branch is responsible for collecting taxes?
Legislative
If a high-ranking official, like the President, commits a crime, what can Congress do in response?
If a high-ranking official, like the President, commits a crime, what can Congress do in response?
Impeach him or her
How long do Supreme Court justices get to remain in office?
How long do Supreme Court justices get to remain in office?
They are appointed for life.
1.Who appoints Supreme Court justices? 2.Who must approve them? 3.This is an example the _____ branch limiting the _____ branch.
1.Who appoints Supreme Court justices? 2.Who must approve them? 3.This is an example the _____ branch limiting the _____ branch.
1. President 2. Congress 3. Legislative;executive
1. Who can declare a law unconsititutional? 2. This is an example of the____branch limiting the _____ branch.
1. Who can declare a law unconsititutional? 2. This is an example of the____branch limiting the _____ branch.
1. Supreme Court 2. Judicial; legislative
If the Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, what can Congress to 'override' it?
If the Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, what can Congress to 'override' it?
Pass an amendment
Which branch oversee's the impeachment process?
Which branch oversee's the impeachment process?
Legislative branch
True or False: All three branches are meant to have equal, but different powers.
True or False: All three branches are meant to have equal, but different powers.
True
What is one way the Executive branch can 'check' or limit the powers of the legislative branch?
What is one way the Executive branch can 'check' or limit the powers of the legislative branch?
Veto bills passed by Congress
Name 2 ways the legislative branch can 'check' the executive branch's powers?
Name 2 ways the legislative branch can 'check' the executive branch's powers?
1. Override veto 2. Impeach him/her 3. Must approve Court appointments 3. Must approve treaties
Define 'checks and balances'
Define 'checks and balances'
A system in which one branch of government can limit, or check, the powers of the other branches of government, thereby ensuring no single branch holds too much power.
Who would take office if President Obama died or stepped down? Give the specific name
Who would take office if President Obama died or stepped down? Give the specific name
Vice-President Joe Biden
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