| A | B |
|---|
| Executive branch | the President leads this branch of government |
| duties of the Executive branch | signs bills into law, vetos bills, directs the National Defense, directs the government |
| Legislative Branch | Congress leads this branch of government |
| duties of the Legislative branch | make laws and send them to the President for approval |
| Judicial branch | the 9 justices of the Supreme Court lead this branch of government |
| duties of the Judicial branch | reviews laws and decides cases involving states' rights |
| Where does the Executive branch work? | the White House |
| Where does the Legislative branch work? | the Capitol Building |
| Where does the Juidicial Branch work? | the Supreme Court Building |
| Who are the members of the Executive branch of government? | the President, Vice President, and the President's Cabinet members |
| Who are the members of the Legislative branch of government? | the Senate and the House of Representatives who together make up Congress |
| Who are the members of the Judicial branch of government? | the 9 justices of the Supreme Court |
| What are the 3 LEVELS of government? | Federal, State, and Local |
| Who is the President of the U.S.? | Joe Biden |
| Who is the Vice President of the U.S.? | Kamala Harris |
| Who is the Governor of Texas? | Greg Abbott |
| Who is the mayor of Amarillo? | Cole Stanley |
| How many electorial votes does the state of Texas have? (hint: veiw the Electorial Vote pdf under Modules in Canvas) | 38 |
| What are the two main political parties in the United States? | Republicans and Democrats |
| When is election day? | The first Tuesday in November |
