3 Branches of Government

Front

Which branch of the federal and state government carries out and enforces the laws made by Congress?

Back

Executive

Front

The _____________ branch of the federal government is headed by the President and Vice President.

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch of the federal and state government can say that a law is unconstitutional(unfair)?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Each branch of the federal and state government can check the power of the other two branches, and make sure one branch does not become too powerful. This is called _________.

Back

checks and balances

Front

The US Constitution called for 3 separate branches of government known as the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. This division of each branch of government is known as ______________________.

Back

separation of powers

Front

What are the two parts of Congress called?

Back

The Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

How many justices/judges serve on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

Which branch of federal government works at the White House?

Back

The Executive Branch

Front

Which branch of the federal government works at the Supreme Court?

Back

The Judicial Branch

Front

When the President rejects a law that Congress has created, this is called a _________.

Back

veto