Chapter 4 - Lesson 2

Question 1

The writers of the US Constitution wanted to make sure the power to rule the nation was divided equally. They organized government into

Answer 1

3 parts or branches

Question 2

The 3 branches of government are

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1. judicial
2. executive
3. legislative

Question 3

The legislative branch makes

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laws

Question 4

The judicial branch

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makes sure the laws are fair

Question 5

The executive branch

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enforces or carries out the law

Question 6

The legislative branch is called

Answer 6

Congress

Question 7

The 2 parts that make up Congress is

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1. the Senate

2. the House of Representatives

Question 8

A representative is a person

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chosen to speak for others

Question 9

How many Senators do we have?

Answer 9

100. 2 for each state

Question 10

How often are Senators elected?

Answer 10

every 6 years. They can be elected many times (no limit).

Question 11

How many Representatives in House of Representatives?

Answer 11

435.

Question 12

The number of representatives for each state is determined by

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each state’s population or the number of people living in the state

Question 13

Representatives are elected every

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2 years

Question 14

Congress makes

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laws for the country

Question 15

When an idea for a new law comes up, a ___ is written down for both parts of Congress to approve

Answer 15

Bill

Question 16

Once Congress approves a bill, it is sent to the ____ to sign into law.

Answer 16

President

Question 17

The executive branch is headed by

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the President

Question 18

The President is elected every

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4 years and can only serve 2 terms (8 years)

Question 19

The President lives and works in

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the White House in Washington DC

Question 20

If a president does not agree with a bill, he can

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veto (reject) it

Question 21

If a bill is vetoed, the only way to make it a law is for

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Congress to vote again and approve it in greater majority (2/3 of the members of congress)

Question 22

The President is in charge of our military which consists of the

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Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force

Question 23

The president is also a world leader. He meets with other world leaders to

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work together and solve problems in the world

Question 24

The President works with the Cabinet. A Cabinet is a

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group of advisors who tells a leader what they think about a subject.

Question 25

Each advisor leads one of ___ different departments or groups in the executive branch. (like education, healthcare, security, defense, finance)

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15

Question 26

The judicial branch of the government is made up of

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courts

Question 27

What is the highest court in the US

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Supreme Court

Question 28

How many judges are in the Supreme Court and what are they called?

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9, Justices

Question 29

The Supreme Court makes sure the laws passed by Congress follows the _____. They also decide cases between citizens of ______.

Answer 29

US Constitution, different states

Question 30

The _____ appoints the Supreme Court Justices, but ____ must approve the choice.

Answer 30

President, Congress

Question 31

What is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

Answer 31

none. Until he/she retires.

Question 32

What kind of system is the 3 branches of government called

Answer 32

checks and balances