USA - Federal government Flashcards
What are the three branches of government outlined in the US constitution?
- Executive
- Legislative
- Judiciary
What does the legislative branch consist of?
Congress - which is divided into the house of representatives and the senate
What does the executive branch consist of?
The executive branch consists of the president and vice president
What two branches of the US government are elected by the public?
The legislative branch and executive branch are elected by the public
What is the function/responsibility of the legislative branch?
The legislative branch makes the countries laws
What is the function/executive branch of the executive branch?
The executive branch is the administrative power of the country
Who elects the judiciary/supreme court?
The supreme court is appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate
What is the function/responsibility of the judiciary?
The judiciary explains and interprets laws and the constitution. They declare if governmental actions are unconstitutional.
What are the key roles of the executive branch?
- Commander and chief of the army
- Head of the US federal government
- Recommend laws to US congress
What are the key roles of the executive branch?
- Pass laws
- Approve budgets
- Declare war
What is an example of the legislative branch in action in 2020?
Congress passed the 2020 veterans STEM act to encourage former soldiers to become scientists.
What is an example of the legislative branch in action in 2020?
In 2019 congress passed an Animal cruelty act to prevent people from making ‘animal crush’ videos.
What is an example of the legislative branch acting as a check on the presidents (Trump’s) power?
In 2019 congress was unhappy with how Trump had been acting with Ukraine and after an investigation, they put him on trial in 2020.
What is an example of the executive branch in action in 2019 and 2020?
As commander and chief, trump ordered the killing of the leader of ISIS in 2019 and the killing of one of Iran’s top generals in 2020.
What is an example if the judiciary in action?
The supreme court has 9 judges who approved same-sex marriage in all 50 states.
