6.6 Three Branches of Government

Multiple Choice

What are the three branches of government in the United States?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Senate, House of Representatives, President

• Federal, State, Local

• Law, Court, President

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the House of Representatives?

• It has 100 members.

• Each state has two representatives.

• Representatives are allotted based on population.

• It is part of the executive branch.

Multiple Choice

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws and regulating interstate trade?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Reserve

Multiple Choice

To be eligible to become President of the United States, a person must meet several requirements. List all three requirements mentioned.

• Be at least 35 years old, born in the US, living in the US for at least 14 years

• Be at least 30 years old, born in the US, living in the US for at least 10 years

• Be at least 40 years old, born in the US, living in the US for at least 20 years

• Be at least 45 years old, born in any country, living in the US for at least 14 years

Multiple Choice

How often are presidential elections held in the United States?

• Every four years

• Every two years

• Every six years

• Every eight years

Multiple Choice

Who was the first president of the United States?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Sentence Stem:
The ___ branch and ___ branch are the same because ___.

Multiple Choice

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Vice-President

• The Secretary of Defense

• The Supreme Court

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