Branches of Government and Their Functions

Front

What two groups make up the legislative branch of government?

Back

The senate and the house of representatives

Front

Which branch of government is elected through the electoral college?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

What branch makes the law?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

What branch enforces the laws?

Back

Executive Branch

Front

Which branch interprets the laws?

Back

Judicial Branch

Front

The system that ensures no branch becomes too powerful

Back

checks and balances

Front

How many senators are there in total?

Back

100

Front

The first ten amendments are also known as ?

Back

Bill of Rights

Front

An abusive government or leader

Back

Tyranny

Front

85 essays used to convince readers to sign the constitution

Back

Federalist papers