The Federal Government

Question 1

The Legislative Branches Powers

Answer 1

Makes nations laws, Lay and collect taxes, declare war

Question 2

What two houses is the Legislative branch made up of

Answer 2

The house of representatives, the senate

Question 3

House of Representatives

Answer 3

440 members, age 25, term 2 years

Question 4

Senate

Answer 4

100 members, age 30, term 6 years

Question 5

Jobs of the Senate

Answer 5

Ratify treaties, confirm presidential appointments

Question 6

Who makes up the Executive Branch

Answer 6

The President, Vice president, State Department, Treasury Department, War Department

Question 7

Powers of the Executive Branch

Answer 7

Carries out laws

Question 8

Chief executive

Answer 8

Carries out nations laws

Question 9

Chief diplomat

Answer 9

directs foreign policy, appoint ambassadors, negotiate treaties

Question 10

Commander in chief

Answer 10

Head of the U.S armed forces, the Navy, Air Force, Army and Marines

Question 11

Chief of State

Answer 11

Visiting foreign nations, bestowing honors on Americans

Question 12

Legislative Leader

Answer 12

President presents goals for legislation

Question 13

What is the highest court in the U.S

Answer 13

Supreme Court

Question 14

How many justices are there?

Answer 14

Nine

Question 15

Who determines how many justices there are?

Answer 15

The president

Question 16

What is the job of the U.S supreme court?

Answer 16

Exam laws and can cancel them if they violate the Constitution

Question 17

How long is the Justices term?

Answer 17

For life or when they retire

Question 18

State Department

Answer 18

Handles relations with other countries

Question 19

Treasury Department

Answer 19

Deals with financial matters

Question 20

War Department

Answer 20

National defense