CE 6A Structure of American Government

Which document defines the structures and powers of the national government?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

The President is the head of which branch?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch has the highest court in the land?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Congress is part of which branch?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

What are the two houses of Congress?

• legislative and executive

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Delegates and Senate

• Articles I and II

What is a synonym for "federal"?

• important

• divided

• strong

• national

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 9

• 100

• 435

How many members are there in the Senate?

• 1

• 2

• 100

• 435

Which branch makes the laws?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch interprets the laws?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial