Flashcard on the Three Branches of Government

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?

Back

The Judicial Branch

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

The Supreme Court

Front

What is the main job of the Executive Branch? Options: To make laws, To carry out laws, To judge laws

Back

To carry out laws

Front

Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces?

Back

The President

Front

How often are representatives in the House of Representatives elected?

Back

Every two years

Front

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch?

Back

To make laws

Front

What is one example of an agency that helps Congress do its job? Options: The Supreme Court, The Library of Congress, The Federal Reserve

Back

The Library of Congress

Front

What does the Judicial Branch do to maintain checks and balances in government? Options: It declares laws unconstitutional through judicial review, It creates new laws, It reviews decisions made by lower courts

Back

It declares laws unconstitutional through judicial review

Front

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

What is the role of the Vice President in the Executive Branch?

Back

To be ready to become President if needed