Three Branches of Government

What is an official population count?

• veto

• impeach

• justice

• census

A group of officials chosen by citizens to vote for the President and Vice President is called

• a census

• the electoral college

• checks and balances

• a veto

To veto means

• to change

• to argue

• to reject

• to pass

To accuse a government official, such as the President, of "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors" means to

• veto

• impeach

• check and balance

• census

Justice means

• politeness

• judginess

• unfairness

• A Supreme Court Judge

A system that gives each branch of government different powers so that each branch can watch over the authority of the others is

• electoral college

• checks and balances

• census

• justice

The purpose of the Constitution was to

• create a better plan of government.

• give everyone the freedom to do anything.

• break free of Britain.

• outline the steps for voting.

The Legislative Branch is in charge of

• tax laws

• regulating commerce

• raising an army, navy and declaring war

• coining money

A census is taken every ______ years.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

The number of members in House of Representatives is based on

• city populations

• state populations

• the nation's population

• town populations