The U.S. Constitution and National Government

Front

How many state governments are there in the U.S.?

Back

50

Front

Which branch of government makes the laws?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

The Executive Branch prepares the annual ____.

Back

budget

Front

Which branch of government declares war?

Back

Legislative

Front

The Executive Branch oversees government departments and ____.

Back

agencies

Front

The Chief Legislator ______ new laws.

Back

Suggests

Front

Which branch calls special Congressional sessions?

Back

Executive

Front

What is the first step in the lawmaking process?

Back

A bill is introduced in the House or Senate.

Front

In the lawmaking process, after a bill is reviewed in committees, what happens next?

Back

It is debated by Congress.