Three Branches of Government | Executive Branch | Legislative Branch | Judicial Branch | Misc. |
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Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch
What are the three branches of government?
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Head of state; Commander -In-Chief (they lead the military)
What does the president serve as in the executive branch?
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Laws
The country has ___________ that help protect citizens.
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The Supreme Court
Who leads the judicial branch?
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The Legislative Branch
Which branch of government has the power to impeach the president?
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The entire country
What does the federal government lead?
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Agencies, departments, committees, CIA and the military
What government workers are included in the executive branch?
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House of Representatives and the Senate. (Congress)
What is the Legislative branch made up of?
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9
How many judges (justices) are on the Supreme Court?
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435 elected members
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
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1787
When was the U.S. constitution written?
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Sign new laws and make them official, veto or reject bills created by Congress, pass executive orders.
What are some things that the president can do in the executive branch?
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100
How many senators make up the Senate?
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For the rest of their life
Once a judge has been nominated and confirmed by the supreme court, how long can they work there?
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A Bill
What is a law called BEFORE it is passed?
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They wanted to make sure that no branch became too powerful.
Why did U.S. Constitution call for "separation of powers?"
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Check and balance
The Constitution divides power so that each branch can __________ and __________ the others.
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To write laws
What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?
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Supreme Court can change it or the government can add an amendment to the Constitution
Once the Supreme Court decides the outcome of a case, how can the decision be changed?
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Legislative Branch
Which branch has the power to declare war?
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Executive Branch
Which branch of government does the president lead?
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Every four years
How often do Americans vote for the president and vice president?
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Congress
Who controls military funding?
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Checks the other branches of government
What important job does the judicial branch hold?
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2
How many senators are elected in each state?
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