A | B |
Which branch MAKES the laws? | The Legislative Branch |
Which Branch enforces the laws? | The Executive Branch |
Which branch settles disputes? | The Judicial Branch |
What is another word for the House and the Senate? | Congress |
How many members are in the House? | 435 |
This is the Supreme law of the land! | The U.S. Constitution |
This is what we call the first 10 amendments | The Bill of Rights |
This concept allows each branch of govt. to have some control over the others | The Checks and Balances System |
Which house of Congress is filled with representative based on the population of each state | House of Representatives |
Which house of Congress is filled with 2 representatives from each state? | Senate House |
What is the form of government that consists of a central and state government? | Federal Government |
Which branch of government consists of the court system? | The Judicial Branch |
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? | The Preamble |
How many members are in the Senate? | 100 |
What is it called when the President DOES NOT sign a bill? | A veto |
Name the four freedoms given to us in the First Amendment. | The Freedom of religion, press, speech, assembly |
Who picks the leader of the House? | The President |
How old must a person be to run for the Presidency? | 35 years old |
How many years must the president consecutively live in the United States before he can run for the office of the Presidency? | 14 consecutive years |
How long is a Senators term in office? | six (6) |