The Constitution

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Philadelphia
• New York
• Washington D.C.
• Boston

The first plan of government for the US was the 

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

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The legislative branch is also called the

• Congress
• President
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court

Which branch has a 4 year term?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Which branch has a term of life?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Which branch has veto power?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

The branch that officially introduces bills to become laws is the ____ branch.

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

There are 435 members of the ____.

• Senate
• Cabinet
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives

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Which branch is required to approve Presidential appointments such as ambassadors?

• legislative
• executive
• judicial

Checks and balances make sure no branch or individual is too powerful. An example of this is

• Laws are passed by Congress and approved by Presidents.
• The President chooses a Cabinet to help with the many tasks.
• The Supreme Court has 9 justices.
• To run for office, senators must be US Citizens for 9 years or more.