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 based on state population?

• Senate
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives

Whose members are appointed for life?

• Supreme Court
• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Cabinet

What was the first attempt at creating a government?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Constitution
• The Bill of Rights

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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