Understanding the Constitution

When did the United States become an Independent country?

• 1776

• 2019

• 1978

• 2002

How many states started the US?

• 11

• 12

• 13

• 50

What is the Constitution?

• A story.

• A set of laws for the US.

• A set of laws for Great Britain.

• a building

How many branches of government are there?

• 13

• 3

• 5

• 21

Which is NOT the name of one of the US branches of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Parliament

What does the Legislative branch do?

• makes the laws

• carry out the laws

• interprets the laws

What does the Executive branch do?

• makes the laws

• carry out the laws

• interprets the laws

What does the Judicial branch do?

• makes the laws

• carry out the laws

• interprets the laws

Who is part of the Legislative branch? (choose 2)

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• President

• Supreme Court

Who is part of the Executive branch?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• President

• Supreme Court