3 Branches of Government Grade

The Cabinet members, such as the Secretary of State, belong to which branch?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 9 years

• life

Look at the picture. Which branch of government works in the building?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Which of these powers does the president have?

• the power to create the laws of the land

• the power to rule a law unconstitutional

• the power to command the armed forces

How many members does the senate have?

• 9

• 50

• 100

• 435

Which of the following is not a true statement?

• The president has the sole power to appoint justices.

• The Senate has to approve justice appointments.

• Congress can impeach justices and remove them from office.

• The public elects justices of the Supreme Court.

How can Congress override the president's veto of a law?

• by using its power of impeachment

• by passing it again with a 51% majority

• by passing it again with a 2/3 majority

How is the number of Representatives in the House determined?

• by population size of each state

• by geographical size of each state

• by the Constitution, which set it at 100

• by the Constitution, which set it at 435

How can the Supreme Court provide a "check" to balance the power of the legislative branch?

• by impeaching members of Congress

• by limiting Senators' length of office

• by declaring a law unconstitutional

• by setting the number of House members

Which branch of government did George Washington serveiin?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive