USA Political System Flashcards
1
Q
Who created the political system of the USA
A
The founding fathers
2
Q
Name the 3 US federal government branches and who runs them
A
- The Judicial branch-supreme court
- The executive branch-the President
- The legislative branch-congress(which is made up of the House of Representatives and the senate)
3
Q
Main points about the US constitution
A
- it is the supreme law of land, and all citizens are subjects to its provisions
- it established the authority of the federal government
- it is made up of 27 amendments
4
Q
What can the president do
A
- nominate ambassadors
- nominate members of cabinet
- select federal judges
- negotiate international treaties
