GOVERNMENT

This branch of government is made up of "Congress" and  writes the laws, it is the ONLY branch that is bicameral (two chambers).

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Homeland Security 

The Executive Branch reserves the right to veto or approve legislative bills that are sent to the White House. If the Legislative Branch creates a law about abortion and the president does not approve, the president can veto the proposed bill. This is an example of....

• Executive Orders

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Executive Branch - Enforces/Carries out the Laws

Legislative - Writes/Creates the Laws

Judicial - Interprets/Evaluates the Laws

This is an example of what principle of government?

• Checks/Balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

The President can draft (write) laws and pass them.

• True

• False

What branch has the primary responsibility of interpreting the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Custodial Branch

How long does a federal judge serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• For life or until retirement

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 100

What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress impeaches a judge?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What branch is having its power checked when...
the Supreme Court declares an presidential act unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch
• Executive Branch
• Judicial Branch
• none

What is an example of a reserved power?

• the power to collect taxes
• the power to establish post offices
• the power to educate young citizens
• the power to declare war on foreign enemies.