Branches of Government

Which statement correctly describes the legislative branch?

• It is split into two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• It is led by the president of the United States.
• It is made up of courts.
• It includes a group of advisors known as “the Cabinet.”

Which branch of the government makes the laws?

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 

Which branch of the government carries out the laws? 

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial 

Can declare a law unconstitutional.

• Judicial Branch
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• All 3 branches

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

• One
• Two
• Six
• Nine

A group of men and women that are the Presidents advisors are also known as what?

• Independent Agencies
• President Pro Tempores
• FCC
• Cabinet 

.  The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.

• Declaration of Independence
• Constitution
• Emancipation Proclamation
• Magna Carta

What is another duty of the President?

• makes the laws
• decides if laws follow the Constitution
• decides on the punishment of those convicted of crimes
• meets with heads of other countries

The number of representatives a state has is based on the state's _________________________.

• location
• name
• population
• altitude

The senate is a part of the___________ branch of the government. 

• Legislative 
• Executive
• Judicial