Constitution 2

The head of the Executive Branch is...

• President

• Senator

• Governor

• Legislature

Which key idea of the constitution created safeguards to prevent one branch from having all the power?

• Popular sovereignty

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

Who can declare war?

• president

• congress

• supreme court

• the states

What does it mean to impeach?

• To remove from office

• Replace a public official who has been removed

• Put a public official in jail

• Accuse a public official of committing a crime

What branch of government settles questions about laws to ensure they are Constitutional?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Congress

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 500

• 355

• 736

• 435

How old must someone be to get elected to the Senate & House of Representatives?

• 25, 30

• 20, 30

• 25, 35

• 35, 45

How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• Unlimited

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 12 years

How many years does a member of the House of Representatives serve?

• Unlimited

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 12 years

How many years does someone in the Senate serve?

• Unlimited

• 2 years

• 6 years

• 12 years