Flashcard 2.5 - The 3 Branches of Government

Front

Which branch executes the laws?

Back

Executive

Front

Which branch interprets the laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Appellate, Legislative

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch makes the laws? Options: Executive, Judicial, Appellate, Legislative

Back

Legislative

Front

The legislative branch of the U.S. government is also called ________________--

Back

Congress

Front

This house of Congress has 100 members and includes only 2 from each state

Back

Senate

Front

This house of Congress has 435 members with the number of members based on each state's population.

Back

House of Representatives

Front

When the President rejects a bill, refuses to sign it, and sends it back to Congress it is called a/an _______________.

Back

veto

Front

Group that helps to advise the president?

Back

Cabinet

Front

What is the highest Court in the United States?

Back

Supreme Court

Front

How many branches of government are there?

Back

Three