Branches of Government

Front

The _____________ is the document that establishes our government. Options: Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact

Back

The Constitution

Front

The system of checks and balances ensures that __________________________.

Back

no branch of government has too much power.

Front

The 3 branches of government are _____________.

Back

legislative, judicial, and executive

Front

The number of representatives a state has in the House of Representatives depends on its ___________.

Back

population

Front

Every state has ___ senators in the Senate.

Back

2

Front

Which branch is responsible for giving guidelines to all the courts in the U.S., defines and interprets the laws?

Back

Judicial

Front

Which branch is responsible for making laws, can declare war, and pass budget spending plans?

Back

Legislative

Front

Which branch is responsible for executing the laws of the U.S.?

Back

Executive

Front

True or false? The Supreme Court is the highest court in the U.S.

Back

True

Front

True or false? The 9 justices who serve on the Supreme Court are elected.

Back

False