Three Branches of the Government

Which branch of the government has the President, Vice President, and the cabinet?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

The Senate has 100 members. Each term lasts 6 years.

• True

• False

What is the official power to make legal decisions and judgments?

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• Jurisdiction

A Judicial Branch power is to review each clause of a new law and rule on if it is constitutional or not.

• True

• False

The Speaker of the House is the leader of the Legislative Branch.

• True

• False

What is it called when a rule of the Constitution or its amendments is broken?

• checks and balances

• veto

• unconstitutional

Which court determines if a law follows the Constitution?

• cabinet court

• jurisdiction

• supreme court

What is an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide for future court cases?

• appointment

• precedent

• Congress

The Senate and the House of Representatives are a part of Congress

• True

• False

What is the president's power to refuse to sign a bill so it can become a law?

• law

• veto

• unconstitutional