Brainpop Branches of Government

Congress is called a bicameral legislature because it has two:

• chambers

• parties

• terms

• senators

The main function of the legislative branch is to _____ laws.

• approve

• interpret

• make

• overturn

The President __________ the executive branch.

• advises

• leads

• is in check against

• votes for

What happens after the President signs a bill?

• Congress approves it.

• The vice-president signs it.

• Congress vetoes it.

• It becomes a law.

Who represents you in Congress?

• The president and the vice-president

• Your district representative and both senators from your state

• Your state's governor

• The Supreme Court

One example of a check on presidential power is the President's:

• ability to veto a bill

• role as the leader of the military

• authority to appoint supreme court justices

• limitation of 2 four-year terms

What can you infer from the fact that the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional?

• The Supreme Court has few checks on its power.

• The Supreme Court interprets the constitution.

• The president can overrule Supreme Court decisions.

• Congress has the final word on laws of the United States.

Cabinet members must be approved by the Senate. This is an example of the _____ branch limiting the power of the _____ branch.

• Legislative; executive

• Legislative; judicial

• Executive; legislative

• Executive; judicial

Which group can impeach the President?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Cabinet

• Voters

The establishment of three branches of government is meant to ensure that:

• All people have a say in government

• No part of government has too much power

• Lawmakers protect the constitution

• Government officials cannot serve for life