Constitution Basics

Question 1

Why should laws change with each generation?

Answer 1

Laws should change to accommodate the needs of their people.

Question 2

What are the three U.S. branches of government?

Answer 2

Executive
Legislative
Judicial

Question 3

What is the legislative branch of government and what does it do?

Answer 3

Congress; HoR and Senate

Makes laws

Question 4

What is the executive branch of government and what does it do?

Answer 4

The President and Vice President

enforces laws, commands the military, makes treaties, appoints justices, ambassadors, and other important govt officials

Question 5

What is the Judicial Branch of government and what does it do?

Answer 5

courts, from town courts to the Supreme Court

makes sure the Constitution is enforced

Question 6

What are the two major reasons for having checks and balances?

Answer 6

Each branch keeps the others in check

Balance of power

Question 7

Define legislation

Answer 7

Laws