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Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 45mins
What body make up the Legislative Branch?
The President
Congress
Supreme Court
The Military
The President makes up the blank branch
(a)
What Branch is the Supreme Court a part of?
Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch
Congress
Executive Branch
what are the two parts on Congress?
House of Representatives and House of Commons
Mayor and Senate
House of Commons and Governor
Senate and House of Representative
This is the job of the Executive branch:
To carry out the laws of the state
To interpret or explain state laws
To make the laws
This Branch makes the laws
(a)
The branch of government that reviews laws to determine whether they are fair or unfair.
Legislative
Judicial
Military
Executive
Veto Power
Executive
Legislative
Congress
Judicial
What branch is having its power checked when...
Congress overrides a President's veto?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
None
Which branch of government has the power to confirm judges or justices and to impeach them?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
What are the three branches of government?
Congress, House of Representatives and the Senate
President, Vice President and the Cabinet
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
Judge, Laws and Executive
This branch of government has the power to make laws.
(a)
Congress is broken down into two parts, the Senate and the (a) .
This branch of government executes, or carries out, laws.
(a)
Which person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?
President
Vice President
Senator
Representative
Which branches of government does the President work under?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
All Branches
Which branch of government contains the Senate?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
This branch of government interprets laws to decide what they mean and decides if the laws are fair.
(a)
Who can veto a law?
The President
The Mayor
Vice President
Supreme Court
There are ___ Senators in the Senate.
435
100
535
50
There are ___ Representatives who work in the Legislative Branch.
435
100
535
50
Which branch can declare a law unconstitutional?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Congress
What document establishes the three branches of government?
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Which system ensures that not one branch of government has too much power?
checks
checks and balances
balances and courts
Supreme Court
How many terms can a president serve?
1
2
3
4
The body of advisors to the president is called...
the cabinet
the Congress
the Committee
the Supreme Court
How long is the term for a Supreme Court justice?
4 years
6 years
10 years
Life
What is the main government of the nation?
Central Government
White House
Democracy
National Government
Which branch is the president part of?
Executive
Judicial
Monarch
Legislative
How many members are there within the supreme court?
2
8
9
435
Which branch has the power to make laws?
Executive
All three can
Judicial
Legislative
How many years can the President serve in a term?
How many terms can the President serve?
8 years
2 terms
4 years
2 terms
No Limit
2 years
4 terms
What is the highest court in the US?
Basketball Court
94 District Courts
13 Courts of Appeals
Supreme court
What are all the branches of government?
Legislative
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Banking
Judicial
Legislative
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What are the 3 roles in the executive branch?
Judicial
Point Guard
2nd basemen
President
Judicial
Legislative
President
Vice President
The Cabinet
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
435 Members
House of Representatives
Senate
100 Members
Senate
House of Representatives
Represents citizens in specific sections of their state called districts
House of Representatives
Senate
Represents citizens of their entire state
Senate
House of Representatives
Members serve a 2 year term
House of Representatives
Senate
Members serve a 6 year term
Senate
House of Representatives
Members must be at least 25 years old
House of Representatives
Senate
Members must be at least 30 years old
Senate
House of Representatives
Members must be a US citizen for at least 7 years
House of Representatives
Senate
Members must be a US citizen for at least 9 years
Senate
House of Representatives
Favors the large states
House of Representatives
Senate
Favors the small states
Senate
House of Representatives
Tax legislation must originate in this chamber of Congress.
House of Representatives
Senate
Responsible for approval of presidential nominations like ambassadors, judges and cabinet members
Senate
House of Representatives
This chamber of Congress responsible for charging public officials of wrong-doing; impeachment
House of Representatives
Senate
This chamber of Congress holds trial for all impeachment hearings of public officials
Senate
House of Representatives
A draft of a proposed law
Bill
Veto
Presidential power to reject a proposed law
Veto
Pardon
Groups within Congress appointed to investigate, debate, and report on legislation
Committees
Factions
Powers specifically given to Congress in the Constitution
Enumerated Powers
Concurrent Powers
executive order
specific grants of authority defined in the Constitution or in law
specific grants of authority defined in the Constitution or in law
A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
the presidential position that states that the president is both the ceremonial and working head of the government
formal powers
specific grants of authority defined in the Constitution or in law
powers not laid out in the Constitution but used to carry out presidential duties
Informal Powers
specific grants of authority defined in the Constitution or in law
powers not laid out in the Constitution but used to carry out presidential duties
Chief of state
The role of the president as head of the executive branch of the government.
the presidential position that states that the president is both the ceremonial and working head of the government
Term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries
The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service
Chief Executive
Term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries
The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service
the president delivers the State of the Union Address and proposes a budget to Congress in his/her role
The role of the president as head of the executive branch of the government.
Chief Diplomat
The role of the president as head of the executive branch of the government.
the presidential position that states that the president is both the ceremonial and working head of the government
Term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries
The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service
Commander in Chief
The role of the president as supreme commander of the military forces of the United States and of the state National Guard units when they are called into federal service
the president delivers the State of the Union Address and proposes a budget to Congress in his/her role
In this role, the president is the head of his political party
the presidential position that states that the president is both the ceremonial and working head of the government
party leader
the president delivers the State of the Union Address and proposes a budget to Congress in his/her role
In this role, the president is the head of his political party
Term for the President as the main architect of foreign policy and spokesperson to other countries
the presidential position that states that the president is both the ceremonial and working head of the government
Checks by Congress
Impeachment power, impeachment trial override presidential vetoes
federal courts, bureaucracy, public opinion, congress
judicial review, chief justice presides over presidential impeachment trial
proposals to change a constitution, typically enacted by a supermajority of the legislature or through a statewide referendum
Limits on Presidential Power
judicial review, chief justice presides over presidential impeachment trial
impeachment power, impeachment trial override presidential vetoes
proposals to change a constitution, typically enacted by a supermajority of the legislature or through a statewide referendum
federal courts, bureaucracy, public opinion, congress
checks by the judiciary
federal courts, bureaucracy, public opinion, congress
judicial review, chief justice presides over presidential impeachment trial
proposals to change a constitution, typically enacted by a supermajority of the legislature or through a statewide referendum
public opinion, the media, partisan politics, investigative role of congress, interest groups and non-government organizations
constitutional amendments
proposals to change a constitution, typically enacted by a supermajority of the legislature or through a statewide referendum
Impeachment power, impeachment trial override presidential vetoes
federal courts, bureaucracy, public opinion, congress
judicial review, chief justice presides over presidential impeachment trial
Informal Checks on president
a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution
public opinion, the media, partisan politics, investigative role of congress, interest groups and non-government organizations
a temporary relief or delay; to grant a postponement
politicians who strongly support their party's policies and are reluctant to compromise with their political opponents
amnesty
politicians who strongly support their party's policies and are reluctant to compromise with their political opponents
a temporary relief or delay; to grant a postponement
a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution
the official vote for president and vice president by electors in each state
reprieve
a temporary relief or delay; (v) to grant a postponement
the official vote for president and vice president by electors in each state
first step to becoming president
a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution
partisan politics
the official vote for president and vice president by electors in each state
politicians who strongly support their party's policies and are reluctant to compromise with their political opponents
second step to becoming president
public opinion, the media, partisan politics, investigative role of congress, interest groups and non-government organizations
electoral vote
first step to becoming president
the official vote for president and vice president by electors in each state
third step to becoming president
second step to becoming president
declaring candidacy
second step to becoming president
third step to becoming president
first step to becoming president
fourth step to becoming president (Tuesday after the first Monday in November)
primaries
first step to becoming president
third step to becoming president
fourth step to becoming president (Tuesday after the first Monday in November)
second step to becoming president
national convention
first step to becoming president
third step to becoming president
second step to becoming president
fourth step to becoming president
election day
first step to becoming president
third step to becoming president
fourth step to becoming president
second step to becoming president
Article III of the Constitution covers what Branch
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Loecial
Where does the Judicial get its power?
Supreme Court
President
The People
Congress
The central meaning of the Judicial Power is.......
Make Laws
Enforce the laws
deciding cases by interpreting law
put people in prison
Judicial Review means.......
going over a law prior to passing
keeping an eye on the news media
courts may review actions of the federal government
Federal courts may only here cases that are.......
Fair
Lopsided
Justiciable
what is judicial equitable authority?
equal pay in the federal government
equal time spent on the supreme court
making a person do something
The Judicial checks the Legislative by......
removing congressional members
stopping a bill from becoming a law
declaring laws unconstitutional if necessary
Judicial checks the Executive by.........
by overriding the president's veto
approving cabinet nominees
checking constitutionality of executive branch actions
Legislative branch checks the Judicial by
limiting a Justices term to 10 years
overriding supreme court decisions with a 2/3 majority
approving appointees to the Federal and Supreme courts
Executive Branch checks the Judicial Branch by.......
removing improper justices from the supreme court
overriding supreme court decisions with a veto
Appointing justices to the federal and supreme courts
charging their lunch to the judicial branch
What type of law covers specific situations for which there are not statues?
Common Law
Statutory Law
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Which of the following case would go to through the Federal court system?
cases involving multi-million dollar estates
Cases involving two or more states
cases that involve the state constitution
Cases of dispute between two or more businesses from two different cities in the same state
