Branches of Government

Congress is called a bicameral legislature because it has two:

• Chambers

• Parties

• Terms

• Senators

The main function of the legislative branch is to _____ laws.

• Approve

• Overturn

• Make

• Interpret

The President __________ the executive branch.

• Advises

• Is a Check against

• Leads

• Votes For

What happens after the President signs a bill?

• Congress Approves it

• The vice president Signs it

• Congress Vetoes it

• It becomes Law

Who represents you in Congress?

• The President and Vice President

• Your district representative and both Senators from you state

• Your states Governor

• the Supreme Court

One example of a check on presidential power is the President's:

• Ability to veto a bill

• Role as the leader of the Military

• Authority to Appoint Supreme Court Justices

• Limit to two Four year Terms

What can you infer from the fact that the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional?

• The Supreme Court has few checks on its power

• The Supreme Court Interprets the constitution

• The President Can Overrule Supreme Court Decisions

• Congress has the final word on Laws in the United States

Cabinet Memebers must be approved by the Senate. This is an example of the ______ branch limiting the power of the _____ branch.

• Legislative; Executive

• Legislative; Judicial

• Executive; Legislative

• Executive; Judicial

Which group can Impeach the President

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Cabinet

• Voters

The establishment of the 3 branches of government is meant to ensure that:

• All people have a say in government

• No Part of Government has too much power

• Lawmakers protect the Constitution

• Governent officals cannot serve for life