Founding Documents and the Three Branches of Government

Which document was like America's a break-up letter to King George in Great Britain?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Which branch of the U.S. Government is the president a part of?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which document did the U.S. colonies borrow from to write a letter to Great Britain to separate themselves?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?

• 7

• 6

• 12

• 9

Which branch makes the laws for the United States?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

How old do you have to be to become a U.S. Senator?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 40

How old do you have to be to become a state representative

• 21

• 25

• 35

• 30

How many senators does each state have?

• 2

• 100

• 50

• Depends on the population of each state

• 435

How many representatives does each state have?

• 2

• 100

• 50

• Depends on each state's population

• 435

How many total representatives serve in Congress?

• 2

• 100

• 50

• 435