Summer Work - US Politics Definitions

Question 1

Presidency

Answer 1

The highest rank in the US government serving as the head of the state and the federal government - they are responsible for executing laws and embody the principle of democracy - executive branch

Question 2

Congress

Answer 2

The national parliament which functions as the legislative branch of the US federal government - it’s made up of two chambers: House of Representatives and senate - legislative branch

Question 3

Constitution

Answer 3

The supreme law of the land that outlines how the federal government works, what it does and the rights guaranteed to citizens of the US

Question 4

Checks & Balances

Answer 4

The system of government designed to prevent any branch of the government from being too powerful to prevent abuses of power and to encourage cooperation

Question 5

Supreme Court

Answer 5

The highest, most powerful court that is the final interpreter of federal laws and the constitution as well as ensuring state governments are in line with the constitution - judicial branch

Question 6

Republican Party

Answer 6

A conservative, capitalist, Republican centre-right to right political party in the USA

Question 7

Democratic Party

Answer 7

A liberal, centrist to centre-left political party in the USA that advocate for a more equal and just society

Question 8

Bill of Rights

Answer 8

The first 10 amendments made to the US constitution