The United States Government Structure

The constitution was ratified (approved) in...

• 1888

• 1788

• 1787

• 1987

the constitution is the .............

• supreme law of our country

• bill of rights

• Articles of constitution

Their are .......... Articles in the constitution that address different aspects of the government

• five

• eight

• four

• seven

The first ten amendments are called the

• Legislative Branch

• The house of representatives

• Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the Constitution guarantee (Bill of Rights) and ensure the five basic freedoms. Choose the 5.

• freedom to petition

• freedom of religion

• freedom of speech

• freedom to assemble

• freedom of the press

Who makes up the Executive Branch?

• Congress

• President

• Vice-President

• President's Cabinet

• Senate

What are the President's main job?

• Acting as the head of state in diplomatic relations

• Acting as Commander-in-Chief of all U.S. branches of armed forces

• Implementing and enforcing all laws that Congress writes

• Appointing the leaders for federal agencies, which includes the Cabinet

• Writing, debating and passing bills/laws

Which are the two houses in Congress?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Constitution

• Judicial

Which is the Legislative Branch?

• President

• Congress

• Judges

Who carries out the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch