Branches of Government Flashcard

Front

If the American government can be seen as a tree, what are the three branches?

Back

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Front

What is the major job of the legislative branch?

Back

To make laws

Front

What does it mean if Laila wins by a majority vote?

Back

One over half

Front

In a classroom vote, if Aaliyah and Finn are part of the smaller group, what is this group called?

Back

Minority

Front

During a class discussion, Sylar asked Emily about the two groups that make up Congress. What are they?

Back

The House of Representatives and the Senate

Front

Ahleya and Brenlee are discussing the different types of gatherings that Congress holds. What are these meetings called?

Back

Terms

Front

Which group is larger? The Senate or the House of Representatives?

Back

The House of Representatives

Front

Which part of the U.S. Congress is based on population: the Senate or the House of Representatives?

Back

The House of Representatives