Branches of Government

The _______________________ sets up the branches of government.

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

The three branches of government are: (select all that apply)

• Parliament

• Legislative

• Monarchy

• Judicial

• Executive

The primary power of the Legislative branch is:

• Enforce laws

• Make laws

• Interpret laws

The legislative branch includes:

(select all that apply)

• Cabinet

• U.S. Senate

• White House

• U.S. House of Representatives

• Court of Appeals

In addition to making laws, what powers does the Legislative Branch have?

(select all that apply)

• Sign or veto laws

• Collect taxes and create budgets

• Negotiate with other countries

• Approve judicial appointments

• Impeachment / oversight of President

The House of Representatives has ____________ members.

• 100

• 535

• 435

• 9

The number of Representatives each state gets is:

• 2

• 8

• Dependent on the population

• 53

The number of Senators each state gets is:

• 2

• 8

• Dependent on the population

• 100

The Executive branch is most closely associated with:

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The President

• The Cabinet

The powers of the President include:

(select all that apply)

• Sign or veto bills in to law

• Declare War

• Nominate judges to the Supreme Court

• Make laws

• Negotiate with foreign countries