9.20.13 Social Studies Government Flashcards
The United States has a _______________form of government made of of 3 levels (national, state, and local) and three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial
republican
The branch of government that makes new laws and decides how tax payers money will be spent
Legislative Branch
The branch of government that carries out laws by making sure they are obeyed and serves as head of the armed forces
Executive Branch
The branch of government that settles disputes and makes sure laws are fair and follow the constitution
Judicial Branch
The highest and most important court in the U.S. that is made up of 9 judges who are called justices
Supreme Court
One of the 9 judges who serve on the Supreme Court. They are appointed by the President.
Justice
a legislative branch of the national government that decides on new laws for the nation. It is made up of two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives
Congress
one part of Congress that is made up of two representatives from each state
Senate
one part of Congress whose number of representatives depends on the population in each state
House of Representatives
a written set of basic laws and rules that describe how a government is to work.
Constitution
a legislative body of a state made up of the state Senate and stat House of Representatives
General Assembly
the legislative body of a city (local) government who govern a city or town and make laws
City Council
the legislative body of a county (local) government who govern a city or town and make laws
Board of Commissioners
the head of the executive branch of the United States. The President can veto laws made by Congress and has the power to declare war with the approval of Congress
President
an elected leader of the state who suggests laws that he/she thinks will be good for the state
Governor
