Unit 4: 3 Branches of Federal Government

Open Ended

How do you think the structure of the federal government affects the daily lives of citizens in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the EXECUTIVE Branch?

• Article #1

• Article #2

• Article #3

• Article #4

Multiple Choice

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?

• Article #1

• Article #2

• Article #3

• Article #4

Multiple Choice

Which article of the U.S. Constitution establishes the LEGISTLATIVE Branch?

• Article #1

• Article #2

• Article #3

• Article #4

Multiple Choice

What is one requirement to become a member of the Senate?

• Must be at least 25 years old

• Must be a citizen for 7 years

• Must live in the state you represent

• Must be at least 30 years old

Multiple Select

Which of the following are powers shared by both houses of Congress?

• Declare war

• Coin and value money

• Appoint Supreme Court justices

• Establish post offices and roads

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the U.S. government does the President lead, and what is its main job?

• Executive Branch; Carries out the laws

• Legislative Branch; Makes the laws

• Judicial Branch; Interprets the laws

• Cabinet Branch; Advises the President

Multiple Select

Which is not a power of the President according to the lesson?

• Prepares the annual budget

• Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges

• Approves the Budget of the United States

• Acts as CEO of the nation

Open Ended

Explain the purpose of the President's Cabinet and how its members are chosen.

Multiple Choice

Which courts make up the Judicial Branch of the U.S. government?

• Federal and Supreme Courts

• State and Local Courts

• Military Courts and Appeals Courts

• District and Circuit Courts

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the federal government is primarily responsible for interpreting the laws of the United States?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• State Government

Open Ended

What is judicial review?