Three Branches of Government Review

How long is the term of service for a Senator?

• for life

• 6 years

• 4 years

• 2 years

Once a bill ends up on the President's desk, he can make one of two choices - what are they?

• Amend the bill
• Ignore the bill
• Send the bill back to Congress
• Sign the bill into law or veto it

Which branch of government reviews the laws and makes sure they are constitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of the above

What is the name for the group of advisors to the President?

• Cabinet

• Congress

• the Supreme Court

• the House of Representatives

Who has the power to appoint federal judges?

• The President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Chief Justice

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Executive Branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Vetoing bills

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Appointing federal judges

Which branch do members serve life terms?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The President ....

• directs the military

• writes laws

• controls taxes and spending

• declares laws unconstitutional

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To ensure that one branch of government does not become too powerful

• To allow the President to make all decisions

• To give the Supreme Court more power

• To allow Congress to override the President

What is the name of the building the President lives and works in?

• the Capitol Building

• the White House

• the Supreme Court building

• the Washington Monument