Brainpop Branches of Government

The main function of the legislative branch is the __________ laws.

• approve

• interpret

• make

• overturn

The President ______________ the executive branch.

• advises

• leads

• is a check against

• votes for

What happens after the President signs a bill.

• congress approves it

• The Vice President signs it

• Congress vetoes it

• It becomes law.

Who represents you in Congress?

• President and Vice President

• The District Representatives and both Senators from your state.

• The Governor of you state

• The Supreme Court

Which group can impeach the President?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Cabinet

• Voters

What does the word impeach mean?

• stay in office

• remove from office

The three branches of government are meant to ensure that__________________.

• All people have a say.

• no part of the government has too much power.

• Lawmakers protect the Constitution.

• Government officials can not serve for life.

How many seats are in the House of Representatives?

• 200

• 435

• 12

• 16

The judicial branch decides if laws are in agreement with our ______________.

• laws

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence