Branches of Government

What is the primary role of the Legislative Branch?

• Making Laws

• Enforcing Laws

• Interpreting Laws

What is the primary role of the Executive Branch?

• Making Laws

• Enforcing Laws

• Interpreting Laws

What is the primary role of the Judicial Branch?

• Making Laws

• Enforcing Laws

• Interpreting Laws

How does the president keep the Judicial Branch in check?

• He appoints the Supreme Court judges

• He can declare presidential acts unconstitutional

• He can veto bills

• He has the power to impeach

Which of the following best completes the analogy:

100 : Senators :: ___ : House of Representatives

• 500

• 253

• 150

• 435

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• 2/3 of each house has to vote for it

• They have a re-vote on the bill

• 1/4 of each house has to vote for it

• They can contact citizens to speak in front of the president

How long are the terms of senators?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life

How long are terms for members of the House of Representatives?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life

What is a veto?

• To reject a proposal

• Making Laws

• To remove from power

How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Life