The Three Branches of Government

What are thre three branches of the U.S. government?

• Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch, Article Branch, Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch, Executive Branch, Congress Branch

Where do the major branches of our federal government meet and work?

• Philadelphia, PA

• Trenton, NJ

• Washington D.C.

• New York City, NY

Which branch of government writes the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government enforces or carries out the laws?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch (Congress)?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• The Cabinet

How many Senators do we have in the United States?

• 13

• 435

• 100

• 50

Which of these people are elected by U.S. citizens voting? (In the Electoral College system)

• The President of ARIS

• The President

• The Cabinet

• The Chief Justice

How do members of the Senate and House of Representatives get their jobs?

• The next person in line gets the position

• Nominated by the president

• Election (voting) by the U.S. citizens

• Appointed by the Supreme Court Chief Justice

Which branch of government studies the laws to make sure they are in line with the Constitution

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

How many years does the president stay in office at a time (for one term)?

• 4 years

• 8 years

• 2 years

• 6 years