Exploring the Three Branches of Government

What are the three branches of the federal government?

• Legislative, Judicial, Military

• Executive, Military, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Executive, Media

What power does Congress have over commerce?

• Regulates only local commerce

• Has no power over commerce

• Regulates interstate and international commerce

• Only regulates international commerce

Which branch has the power to regulate interstate commerce?

• Executive Branch

• State Governments

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Who has the power to declare war according to the Constitution?

• The Military

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The President

Which branch is responsible for creating and passing laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Military Branch

Who is the commander in chief of the armed forces?

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The Secretary of Defense

What is required for a treaty to become effective?

• Ratification by a two-thirds Senate vote

• A public referendum

• Approval by the House of Representatives

• Signature of the President

What is a pocket veto?

• A veto that can be overridden by a simple majority in Congress

• A veto that occurs when Congress adjourns within 10 days of submitting a bill to the President and the President does not sign it

• A veto used exclusively for financial legislation

• A veto where the President refuses to sign a bill into law

Who appoints federal judges?

• The Senate

• The Attorney General

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Passes laws

• Interprets the Constitution

• Executes laws

• Declares war