Branches of Government

True or False? Federal judges are elected.

• True

• False

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting, or explaining, the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The federal courts hear cases that deal with ________ laws.

• civil

• federal

• provincial

What is the most important power of the Supreme Court?

• Judicial Review

• Signing bills into law

• Electing the president

Where is the Supreme Court located?

• Washington State

• Washington, D.C.

• Jefferson City

Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?

• the president

• the mayor

• judges

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for being president?

• must be 35 years old

• must have lived in the U.S. for the last 14 years

• must have a degree in law

• must be a natural born citizen

Who can override a president's veto?

• 2/3 of House votes against the veto

• 2/3 of Senate votes against the veto

• Neither

• Both

The purpose of a bill is to propose a _____.

• law

• presidential candidate

• new amendment to the Constitution

If something happens to both the president and the vice-president, who is next in the line of succession?

• The president's oldest son

• The Speaker of House

• The president pro tempore