Branches of Government/Separation of Powers

What are the three branches of federal government?

• Legislative, Judicial, and Executive

• Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court

• Cabinet, President, and Congress

• Legislature, Courts, and President

Who is in charge of the Executive branch?

• Senate

• Congress

• Vice President

• President

Which of the following is the best example of checks and balances?

• The Supreme Court denying hearing of a case

• The President vetoing a bill of Congress

• Congress rules a law unconstitutional

• The President shuts Congress down

A bill is brought forth before Congress. Congress then approves the bill. President then signs the bill. Supreme Court says this bill is unconstitutional. What is this an example of?

• Laissez-Faire

• Executive Branch

• Separation of Powers

• Abuse of Power

What are the responsibilities of the Legislative Branch?

• Create a budget

• Declare Martial Law

• Rule laws unconstitutional

• Create and approve laws

What powers does the Judicial Branch have?

• Create and vote on laws

• Determine if laws are unconstitutional

• Declare war

• Appoint cabinet members

What two bodies make up the Legislative Branch?

• Parliament and Senate

• House of Commons and Senate

• House of Representatives and Senate

• Congress and Parliament

What branch has the ability to impeach the President?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Senate

What document established the three branches of government?

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Gettysburg Address

• Constitution

Which of the following statements about the federal government is a fact rather than an opinion?

• The President has created a lot of controversy by tweeting about building a wall.

• The Supreme Court was rude because they refused to hear a human rights case.

• The Senate has 2 representatives from every state.

• The members of Congress make too much money.