Benchmark 3- 3 Branches of Government

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

• Legislative
• Judicial 
• Executive

Which branch of government determines if laws are constitutional?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

The President is in which branch of government.

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

Congress is in which branch of government?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

Representation in the Senate is based on

• 2 per state
• state population 

The Supreme Court is in which branch of government?

• Legislative
• Judicial
• Executive

Representation in the House of Representatives is based on

• 2 per state
• state population

True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.

• True
• False

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?

• Executive Order
• Checks and balances
• Amendment Process