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4/5 Elections Unit 2
Branches of Government and Voting Info
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who makes up the Legislative Branch? | Senators and Representatives |
| What is one function of the Legislative Branch? | They write new laws. |
| What is one function of the Judicial Branch? | They interpret laws already written. |
| What is the function of the Executive Branch? | They enforce the laws. |
| Who makes up the Executive Branch? | The President and the Vice President. |
| Who makes up the Judicial Branch? | The Supreme Court Justices. |
| How many Supreme Court Justices are there? | There are 9. |
| Three major requirements to vote are: | You must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and have never been convicted of a felony. |
| What is the purpose of an absentee ballot? | It allows a person to vote even if they are unable to go to the polling place on election day. |