What does the system of checks and balances do?
it makes sure that our laws are fair and are guided by the rules in our Constitution
What is the second part of the legislative branch?
the Senate
What is the first part of the legislative branch called?
the House of Representatives
What are the two parts of the legislative branch?
the House of Representatives and the Senate
Together two branches of the legislative branch make up ______________.
Congress
What are the three branches of government?
legislative, executive, and judicial
How many senators does each state have?
Two
What do people in the Cabinet do?
give advice to the president
How many Congressmen and women are there currently in the House of Representatives?
435
What is it called when the president votes "no" on a bill?
a veto/pass
Congress/the Senate and the House make ________for the United States.
laws
The number of Congressmen per state is based on the _________of each state.
population
What is a Congressman/woman?
a member of the House of Representatives
What is the highest ranking court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
What happens to bills after they are discussed, debated, and voted on by Congress?
The bills get sent to the president to look at
What do the judges of the Supreme Court do?
They make sure that any new laws or existing laws agree with the Constitution
What is it called when the president says "yes" to a bill?
approval
The ___________is a list of rules and laws that help the government and the citizens of the United States know what they can and cannot do.
Constitution
What do the three branches of government do?
check on each other to make sure there is always balance between them
Who makes up the three parts of the executive branch?
the president, the vice president, and the Cabinet
How many senators are in the U.S?
100
How many judges are there who oversee the judicial system?
nine