Branches of Government Quiz

What branch of government can declare executive actions unconstitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Supreme Court

What is the age requirement to serve as a member of the House of Representatives?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

What is the purpose of the separation of powers?

• To prevent one branch from gaining too much power

• To give more power to the executive branch

• To limit the power of the legislative branch

• To establish a system of checks and balances

The US government is made up of ​ (a)   . Each branch has specific ​ (b)   . For example, the Executive Branch can ​ (c)   .

• 3 Branches
• powers
• nominate judges
• 2 Branches
• declare war

What is one of the powers of the Judicial Branch?

• Decide how to spend tax money

• Serve as commander-in-chief of the military forces

• Resolve cases between states

• Raise an army and a navy

What is the duration of a member's term in the Senate?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 9 years

What is the citizenship requirement to be a House member of Congress?

• Natural citizen

• Born in the United States

• At least 6 years of citizenship

• At least 5 years of citizenship

What is the citizenship requirement to be a Senator?

• Natural citizen

• At least 9 years of citizenship

• At least 6 years of citizenship

• At least 5 years of citizenship

The ____ is made up of 9 justices/judges.

The ​ (a)   is the ​ (b)   to the ​ (c)   .

• preamble
• introduction
• constitution
• declaration of independence
• articles of confederation
• separation of powers