The Legislative Branch

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--

• cabinet

• representatives

• Parliament

• Congress

The main job of the legislative branch

• determine if laws are unconstitutional
• veto laws
• make laws
• approve laws made by the President

When the Constitution does NOT allow a law or action, it is said to be ______________________--

• veto
• congress
• bill
• unconstitutional

The main job of the legislative branch

• determine if laws are unconstitutional
• veto laws
• make laws
• approve laws made by the President

The main job of the Legislative Branch is to...

• approve laws

• pass laws

• declare laws unconsitutional

• veto laws

Which statement correctly describes the legislative branch?

• It is split into two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• It is led by the president of the United States.
• It is made up of courts.
• It includes a group of advisors known as “the Cabinet.”

The senate is a part of the___________ branch of the government. 

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial

Can declare a law unconstitutional.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• All 3 branches

Controls the military and can formally declare war.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• All 3 branches

What is the highest court in the land?

• Supreme Court
• Judicial Branch 
• House of Representatives