3 Branches of the U.S. Government

What are the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Legislative, Judicial, Administrative

• Executive, Judicial, Administrative

Which building is home to the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• The Pentagon

• The Capitol Building

• The Supreme Court

• The White House

How many seats are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 200

• 435

• 100

How many senators does each state have?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• The Vice President

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is the role of the President's cabinet?

• To judge court cases

• To lead the military

• To make laws

• To advise the President

Who heads the judicial branch?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

What does the Supreme Court do if it finds a law unconstitutional?

• It sends the law back to Congress

• It amends the law

• It strikes down the law

• It ignores the law

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

• To ensure no branch has too much power

• To speed up the law-making process

• To reduce the number of laws

• To give the President more power

Who can override a presidential veto?

• Both Houses of Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives