National Government

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

The Supreme Court belongs to the __ branch of government.

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Congress is made up of the

• house of reps and senate
• house of reps and supreme court
• senate and cabinet

Cabinet members are appointed by the

• supreme court
• congress
• president

What principle means the division of governmental power into three branches each  with its own job?

• separation of powers
• federalism
• checks and balances

Which principle means that each branch of government is able to limit the power of  the other two branches?

• separation of powers
• federalism
• checks and balances

Powers of congress that are NOT specifically listed but are used to carry out expressed  powers are called —

• expressed
• implied
• enumerated

Bills are introduced in congress by

• the presisdent
• chief justice
• member of legislative branch

What power does the President exercise as the commander in chief?

• ceremonial
• diplomatic
• military

Which power does the President exercise as the ceremonial head of the government?

• chief executive
• party chief
• chief of state