Branches of Government

Which of these is NOT a branch of government?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive
• Senate

The document that created the basic principles of the US government is...

• Star-spangled Banner
• Congress
• Constitution
• Preamble

Congress is broken down into two parts, the Senate and the...

• House of Representatives
• Senate
• Jury

The system of dividing powers and duties of government into different branches is called...

• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers
• Third amendment
• Constitutional rights

Which person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?

• Vice President
• President
• Senator
• Representative

Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Senate
• Executive

Which branch of government makes sure the laws are obeyed (enforces the laws)?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Senate
• Judicial

There are ____ Supreme Court justices.

• 2
• 4
• 8
• 9

Which branch of government decides if the laws are fair?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial

What question might a political scientist ask?

• Where do the most people live?
• What do they sell there?
• Who is in charge of the executive branch?