Three Branches of Government

What is the constitution?

• a document that gives the rules for how the government should run

• the document that declared independence from Britain

• a document that outlines the rights of the king

What are amendments?

• the Bill of Rights

• things that could potentially be added to the Constitution

• changes made after the Constitution became law

What are the two houses of Congress?

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Senate and Parliament

• The President and Supreme Court

• House of Lords and House of Commons

How many members of Congress are there?

• 100

• 535

• 435

• 500

How long do Senators serve a term in Congress?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• for life

How long do Representatives serve in Congress?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• for life

Who is in the Executive Branch?

• Congress

• President

• Supreme Court

• The Senate

Which of the following is a power of the Executive Branch

• Collect taxes

• Coin money

• Declare laws unconstitutional

• Act as commander-in-chief

All of the following are requirements to be President EXCEPT:

• Cannot be older than 70

• Born in the US

• Lived in the US for at least 14 years

• At least 35 years old

How many Supreme Court Justices are there?

• 3

• 11

• 7

• 9