National Government

Which basic rule of the US Government is best described by this image?

• Reserved Powers
• Separation of Powers
• Federalism
• Checks & Balances

Which document defines the structure and powers of the US Government?

• Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Magna Carta
• Articles of Confederation

In America, who makes the laws?

• Governors
• the Legislature
• President
• Cabinet Members

Which branch of government in the US Supreme Court part of?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive
• State

Which branch of the national government has the expressed power to appoint judges, prepare the budget, and carry out laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Which of the following is not a duty of the executive branch?

• Review the constitutionality of laws
• appoint judges
• Prepare a budget
• Carry out the laws

Which would best describe the picture of the national legislative branch?

• Congress is head of the legislative branch
• Congress is appointed by members of the Senate
• Congress is a bicameral legislature
• Congress only has one house

What power correctly completes the chart for the legislative branch?

• Declares laws unconstitutional
• Declares war
• Sends soldiers into action
• Holds trials

What are the two houses of the US Congress?

• Senate and House of Commons
• Senate and House of Laws
• Senate and House of Delegates
• Senate and House of Representatives

In which court is the decision of the court always final?

• US Supreme
• VA Circuit
• VA General District Court
• US Court of Appeals