Title: Quiz: Branches of Government Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: Quiz: Branches of Government
Quiz: Branches of Government
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Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
how a bill becomes law
Judicial Branch

Content: - Federal judges are voted to the Supreme Court by a national election. - Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life. - The Claims Court is a part of the judiciary system. - Nine justices serve in the Supreme Court. - There are twelve courts of appeal in the judiciary system. - Federal judges on the Supreme Court serve for life. How does the executive branch interact with the other two branches? by functioning as the CEO of the three branches
by vetoing legislation
by confirming Supreme Court justices
by enforcing laws passed by Congress and deemed legal by the judiciary
by enforcing laws passed by Congress and deemed legal by the judiciary
Which of the following was a direct effect of the passage of the Seventeenth Amendment? increased number of senators
improved representation of the people
decreased influence of political machines
improved communication between the federal and state governments
improved representation of the people
Which of the following powers does the president share with Congress? issuance of executive orders
appointment of Supreme Court justices
deployment of U.S. troops overseas
closing of a federal agency
deployment of U.S. troops overseas
Which is NOT a responsibility of the legislative branch?