Three Branches SS.7.C.3.3 &SS.7.C.3.8

How did these officials acquire their positions?

• They were appointed by the national security advisor.

• They were nominated by the president and approved by the Senate.

• They are voted for by the citizens.

• They are appointed by people in their local church.

Use the list to answer the question.

Constitutional Powers

• To regulate commerce with foreign nations

• To declare war

• To raise and support armies

• To provide and maintain a navy

This list identifies some of the responsibilities for military defense and foreign policy under whose authority?

• Congress

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

Which of the following statements regarding the U.S. Senate is correct?

• The Senate chooses a president pro tempore to run the Senate and has the sole power of impeachment.

• U.S. Senator must be 25 years old and live anywhere they want.

• The Senate starts the impeachment process.

• U.S. senators must be 30 years old, a 9-year citizen of the United States, and reside in the state one wants to serve.

If you were a Senator, which branch of the federal government would you be a part of?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Senate

Which position leads the executive branch of the U.S. government?

• President

• Secretary of Defense

• Vice President

• Secretary of State

When a President acts as leader of our nation’s military, they acting in the role of

• Chief Executive

• President

• Commander in Chief

• Chief of Justice

When the President excuses or forgives a crime it is called a...

• Pardon

• Give a reprieve

• Excusal Letter

• Forgiveness

The most powerful member of the House of Representatives is the

• President of the House

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

• Chief of the House

Which is NOT a qualification for election to the House of Representatives?

• a degree in law

• at least 25 years old

• a U.S. citizen for the past 7 yrs

• inhabit the state they represent

A constitutional requirement for all candidates that wish to be President of the United States is that all must be...

• 25 years old

• 35 years old

• 20 years old

• No age requirement