The Three Branches of the Government

Multiple Choice

How do unicameral and bicameral legislatures differ?

• Bicameral legislatures have two houses; a unicameral legislature has one house.

• Bicameral legislatures pass laws; unicameral legislatures review laws.

• Only bicameral legislatures are legal under the U.S. Constitution.

• Unicameral legislatures are more common than bicameral legislatures.

Open Ended

Why is Marbury v. Madison considered one of the most important rulings of the Supreme Court?