Government

Who is the head of the Executive branch?

• governor

• mayor

• president

• speaker of the house

What is the name of the system that makes sure no branch of government gets too much power?

• judicial branch
• constitutional convention
• legislative branch
• checks and balances

Which of the following is part of Congress?

• Senate
• Supreme Court
• President
• Cabinet

Whose members are appointed for life?

• Supreme Court
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Cabinet

Which word means to reject?

• ammendment

• ratify

• legislative

• veto

Which is NOT a job responsibility of the President?

• Sign or veto a law
• Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
• Appoint Supreme Court justices
• Make laws

Which branch of government introduces a bill? 

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Cabinet

How can the Judicial branch make sure that Executive and Legislative are not taking too much power?

• by declaring a law unconstitutional
• by vetoing a law
• by singing "I'm Just A Bill"
• by voting against a bill

The leader of a city or village is called...

• mayor
• senator
• governor
• president

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How often do we hold presidential elections?

• every 6 years
• every 2 years
• every 4 years 
• every 8 years