The Government of the United States

The number of representatives a state has is based on the state's _________________.

• location

• population

• importance

• size

How many members are there in the US Senate?

• 535

• 100

• 435

• 2

Answer explanation

First African-American woman elected to Congress:

Shirley Chisholm of New York (1968).

The power of the executive branch resides in the

• House of Representatives

• President

• Supreme Court

• Congress

The (a)   Branch of government makes sure our laws are fair.

Answer explanation

Supreme Court is located at One First St.

Who makes up the Legislative Branch?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• The President

• Congress

When the Founding Fathers framed the U.S. government, they created a separation of powers between how many branches of government?

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

America's Founding Fathers — including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and Benjamin Franklin

The U.S. Government uses checks and balances. This makes sure that no branch can become too powerful.

• True

• False

The (a)   Branch of government makes the laws.

Answer explanation

At one point, there were plans for the first president to be buried under the Capitol building in an area called the Crypt.

This branch can impeach the President.

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• All 3 Branches

Answer explanation

What branch can sign or veto laws?

(a)  

Answer explanation