Introduction to U.S. Election System & Government Branches

Introduction to US Election System & Government Branches!

Fill in the Blank

This branch of government elects the Senators and Congressmen:

Multiple Choice

What is the branch of government that the President serves under?

• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Federal Branch
• Executive Branch

Multiple Choice

This branch of government interprets the law of the land:

• Executive
• Legislature
• Local Government
• Judiciary

The Elections Process:

• Presidential Elections (every 4 years) decide the President and Vice President.

• Congressional Elections (every 2 years) decide members of the House of Representatives.

• Senatorial Elections (every 6 years) decide Senators, staggered so not all Senators are elected at the same time.

Categorize

Options (6)

Every 6 years (staggered)

Every 2 years

Every 4 years.

2 Terms.

No Term Limits.

No Term Limits (staggered)

Organize these options into the right categories: How long does a member of government serve?

Senator

Congress

President

Match

Match the following roles of each elected official:

• The President

• Senator

• Congress

Head of State and Government

Member of the upper house

Legislative body

• Head of State and Government

• Member of the upper house

• Legislative body