| A | B |
|---|
| What defines the structure and powers of the national government? | US Constitution |
| Which branch of the national government makes laws for the nation, approves the annual budget and confirms presidential appointments? | Legislative |
| Which branch of the national government executes (carries out/enforces) the law of the land and prepares the annual budget for congressional action? | Executive |
| Which branch of the national government includes the Supreme Court and the Federal Courts? | Judicial |
| Which federal court has the power of judicial review? | Supreme |
| Which court tries cases involving federal law and US Constitutional questions? | Federal |
| What is the name given to the national legislative branch of government? | Congress |
| Congress has 2 houses, therefore, it is ______. | Bicameral |
| Who is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States? | President |
| What system gives each of the 3 branches of government ways to limit the powers of the other branches? | Checks and Balances |
| What Congressional power means specifically listed in the Constitution? | Expressed |
| What Congressional power means used to carry out the expressed power? | Implied |
| After a bill is introduced in Congress it goes where? | Committee |
| The formal powers of Congress are _____ by the Constitution of the United States. | Limited |
| Besides the 3 branches of government, what 2 non-governmental groups help shape legislation (laws)? | Individuals and Interest Groups |
| What is the name of the speech given by the President of the United States to members of Congress each January? | State of the Union |
| When the President sends military troops to Afghanistan he is exercising power in what role? | Commander in Chief |
| When the President vetoes a bill from Congress, he is exercising power in what role? | Chief Legislator |
| When the President hosts the President of Chile for a conference at the White House, he is exercising power in what role? | Chief Diplomat |
| When the President appoints a new Secretary of Energy, he is exercising power in what role? | Chief Executive |
