NC Studies Weekly 9

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

• checks and balances

How many members of Senate are there in the US?

• 51

• 50

• 120

• 52

A _____________________ is a plan for how government should work.

• bill

• treaty

• executive order

• constitution

Which branch of government carries out the laws?

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

• checks and balances

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• executive

• legislative

• checks and balances

• judicial

How many members of the House of Representatives are there in the US?

• 150

• 435

• 125

• 50

What is the system of checks and balances?

• Each of the 3 branches keep track of the other branch so the power is balanced.

• It is a state bill of rights.

• The right of a branch to say no to a bill.

• The branch of government that carries out the laws.

Why is it important to have a US and state constitution?

• To stop armies from fighting.

• To make the world a kinder place.

• To protect our rights.

• To identify parts of the constitution.