KS Gov. LESSON

T or F: Our local government must follow both federal and state laws.

What are the branches of our government?

Select all that apply to the Executive branch.

What is the length of one term for both a governor or president?

T or F: The president can serve 3 terms but the governor can only serve 2 terms.

What is the main "check & balance" the Executive Branch has over the Legislative Branch?

The two houses of the Legislative Branch are the .....

What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch?

Where does a person have to be from to introduce a bill? Select 2

T or F: It's usually pretty quick and easy from a bill to become a law.

A bill must pass both the Senate and House of Reps, then_______ before becoming a law.

The main duty of the Judicial Branch is to ....

The highest court is the...

One of the main "checks & balances" of the Judicial Branch is that they can....

A dispute over property rights, property damage, and breach of contract would refer to a _____case.

What type of case would murder, theft, assault, robbery, etc. fall under?

In which branch does a "bill" start?

A bill must always start in the House of Representatives.

In order for a bill to pass through the House of Reps and the Senate when first introduced, it must receive a ________ vote.

Select all the apply. When a bill reaches the governor and/or president....what can they do?

What happens once the governor / president signs a bill.

A bill is officially dead once it has been vetoed.

A veto is a check and balance that the ________ Branch has over the ____________ Branch.

What must both the House and Senate do to override the governor's / president's veto?