Lesson 8.3 - Branches of Government Flashcards
The president, vice-president, and cabinet of advisers belong to what branch of government?
Executive
In what building does the president live and work?
White House
What is the term that describes the division of powers among three branches of government and is written in the Constitution?
separation of powers
If something happens and the President cannot fulfill his.her job duties, who will assume the presidency?
vice-president
In terms of the law, what does the Executive branch do?
enforces laws
To what government branch does Congress belong?
Legislative
In terms of the law, what does the Legislative branch do?
makes laws
Together, the Senate and the House of Representatives make up what?
Congress
What is the name for the group of advisers to the President?
Cabinet
What is the name of the principle that each branch of government has the power to cancel the action of another branch?
checks and balances
In what building does Congress meet?
Capitol
What city is the capital of the USA?
Washington, D.C.
In terms of laws, which branch of government interprets the laws to make sure they are enforced fairly?
Judicial
What is the title for a judge who serves of the Supreme Court?
justice
What is the highest court in the USA?
Supreme Court
