Legislative and Executive Branches

Front

How many members are there in the Senate?

Back

100

Front

Which branch can declare war? Options: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Both Branches

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

A legislature that has TWO HOUSES.

Back

Bicameral

Front

The concept that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other two

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

What is the job of the President's Cabinet?

Back

Help carry out laws

Front

How can Congress check the President's power of veto? Options: Override with a simple majority vote in one house, They have no check over this power, Override with a 2/3 vote of both houses, Arm wrestle the President

Back

Override with a 2/3 vote of both houses

Front

Who can "VETO" a bill?

Back

President

Front

What is a law called before it becomes a law?

Back

a bill

Front

What is another word for the entire Legislative Branch?

Back

Congress

Front

The Constitution lists the enumerated powers of Congress. Which of the following are powers that Congress has?
Options:
Declare war, make treaties and appoint justices
Collect taxes, declare war, and coin money
Create post offices, grant pardons and declare war

Back

Collect taxes, declare war, and coin money