Magazine 17: American Government

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• President

• Vice President

• Senator

• Mrs. Odom

True or False?  The President can veto a bill.

• True
• False

True or False? The President has a Cabinet to help with his responsibilities.

• True
• False

What is the main job of the executive branch of our government?

• carry out laws
• make laws
• interpret laws
• introduce laws

How long can a senator serve? A representative?

• 6 years; 2 years
• 4 years each
• 6 years; 4 years
• 2 years; 6 years

Why must the Senate approve the President's Supreme Court Justice nominations?

• It allows part of the Legislative branch to check the power of the Executive branch
• So the Senate can filibuster the President's nomination
• It is required that all Executive decisions go through the Senate
• The Senate wants to feel involved in the government

What is the primary purpose of the Legislative Branch?

• To keep the Executive Branch in check.

• To write laws.

• To declare war.

Every state has at least ___________ Representative

• 0 - States with low population are not guaranteed their own Representative

• 1

• 2

• 7

Role of the judicial branch

• make laws
• interpret laws
• enforce laws
• impeach a president

Role of the executive branch

• make laws
• interpret laws
• enforce laws
• veto laws