BrainPop Branches of Government

Congress is called a bicameral legislature because it has two:

• Chambers

• Parties

• Terms7

• Senators

The main function of the legislative branch is to _____ laws.

• Approve

• Interpret

• Make

• Overturn

The President __________ the executive branch.

• Advises

• Leads

• Is a check against

• Votes for

What happens after the President signs a bill?

• Congress approves it

• The vice president signs it

• Congress vetoes it

• It becomes a law

Who represents you in Congress?

• The President and vice president

• Your district representative and both Senators from your state

• Your state's governor

• The Supreme Court

What is an example of a check on the President's power?

• His ability to veto a bill

• His role as the leader of the military

• His authority to appoint Supreme Court justices

• His limitation to two four-year terms

What can you infer from the fact that the Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional?

• The Supreme Court has few checks on its power

• The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution

• The President can overrule Supreme Court decisions

• Congress has the final word on laws in the United States

Cabinet members must be approved by the Senate. This is an example of the _____ branch limiting the power of the _____ branch.

• Legislative; executive

• Legislative; judicial

• Executive; legislative

• Executive; judicial

Which group can impeach the President?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Cabinet

• Voters

The establishment of three branches of government is meant to ensure that:

• All people have a say in government

• No part of government has too much power

• Lawmakers protect the Constitution

• Government officials cannot serve for life