EOC Vocab- Branches of Government Flashcards
1
Q
The branch that interprets and applies laws
A
Judicial
2
Q
The branch that makes or passes laws
A
Legislative
3
Q
The branch that enforces laws
A
Executive
4
Q
The President is part of this branch
A
Executive
5
Q
Congress is part of this branch
A
Legislative
6
Q
The courts make up this branch
A
Judicial
7
Q
sets tax rates
A
Legislative
8
Q
The branch that can sign or veto laws passed by congress
A
Executive
9
Q
Declares War
A
Legislative
10
Q
This branch can deploy the military/national guard
A
Executive
11
Q
This branch can impeach the President or judges
A
Legislative
12
Q
appoints judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members
A
Executive
13
Q
This branch can approve the President’s appointments
and treaties
A
Legislative (specifically the Senate)
14
Q
This branch can rule that laws are unconstitutional
A
Judicial
15
Q
This branch proposes a budget
A
Executive
