Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government did George Washington serve in?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Tree

Which of these powers does the president have?

• The power to command the armed forces

• The power to rule a law unconstitutional

• The power to create the laws of the country

• Batman powers

How many members does the Senate have?

• 9

• 435

• 100

• 50

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• The public elects justices of the Supreme Court

• Congress an impeach justices and remove them from office.

• The Senate has to approve justice appointments.

• The president has the sole power to appoint justices.

How can Congress override the president's veto of a law?

• By passing it again with a simple majority (over half)

• By using its power of impeachment

• By passing it again with a 2/3 majority

• By letting the Vice-President decide

How is the number of Representatives in the House decided?

• By the Constitution, which set it at 435

• By the Constitution, which set it at 100

• By the geographical size (miles around) of each state

• By the population size (how many people) of each state

How can the Supreme Court provide a "check" to balance the power of the legislative branch?

• By setting the number of House members

• By declaring a law unconstitutional

• By limiting Senators' length of office

• By impeaching members of Congress

How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

• Life

• 9 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

The Cabinet members, such as the Secretary of State, belong to which branch?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Tree

How long is ONE term of a President of the United States. (They can possibly be elected for 2 terms but no more).

• 10 years

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years