Chapter 3 Lesson 2 Vocabulary Flashcard Game

Front

the branch of government that makes the laws, Congress

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

the branch of government that carries out laws; made up of the president, vice president, and cabinet

Back

Executive Branch

Front

makes sure laws agree with the Constitution; where the Supreme Court works

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

Executive Branch leader for the Federal Government

Back

President of the United States

Front

part of the legislative branch in which number of members is based on population

Back

House of Representatives

Front

part of the legislative branch in which two senators are elected from each state

Back

Senate

Front

Executive leader of state government

Back

Governor

Front

Executive leader of local government

Back

Mayor

Front

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Back

Three branches of government

Front

prevents each branch of government from becoming too powerful

Back

Checks and balances