CE.6a Structures & Powers of National Government

The United States defines the structure and powers of the national government in which document?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

The powers held by government are divided between the national government in Washington, D.C., and ~

• the people.

• the United Nations.

• the governments of the 50 states.

• the League of Nations.

Congress is part of which branch of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Branches are only on a tree.

The Congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of

• the House of Delegates

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Assembly

How many members are elected to the House of Representatives and how is it decided?

• 435 by population of each state

• 435 with an equal number from each state

• 100 by population of each state

• They are not elected, but appointed by the President.

How are members elected to the Senate?

• 100 elected based on population of each state

• 100 members, 2 from each state

• 435 members based on population of each state

• The President appoints members to the Senate, 100.

The Legislative Branch has all of the following responsibilities

• Makes the laws of the nation

• Approves the annual budget

• Confirms presidential appointments

• Regulates interstate and foreign trade

• Raises revenue through taxes and other levies

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is headed by the President?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

The Executive Branch has all of the following responsibilities

• Prepares the annual budget for congressional action

• Executes the laws of the land

• Declares laws unconstitutional

• Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges

• Administers the federal bureaucracy