Three Branches of Government

Which branch of Government contains the President and Vice-President?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

What are the first ten amendments to the constitution called?

• Bill of Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Cabinet

• Constitution

What is the highest court in the country called that has 9 justices?

• Judicial Branch

• Justices

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

Whose main task is it to make the laws and whose powers include passing laws, originating spending bills, impeaching officials, and approving treaties?

• Legislative Branch

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Cabinet

Which branch of government includes the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Supreme Court

Who supports the President of the U.S. and acts as the presiding officer of the Senate?

• President

• Congress

• Vice-President

• Justices

These people are nominated by the President and have to be approved by the Senate. They serve as advisors and heads of various departments and agencies.

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Judicial Branch

• Cabinet

Who is head of state, head of the U.S. Government, and commander-in-chief?

• President

• Vice-President

• Congress

• Justices

What is the document that establishes the basic principals of the American Government?

• Bill of Rights

• Checks-and-Balances

• Cabinet

• Constitution

Which Branch of government includes the supreme court as well as other federal courts and whose powers include interpreting the constitution, reviewing laws, and deciding case involving states' rights?

• Congress

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch