Government Review

Which branch makes the laws?

• legislative - Congress

• executive - President

• judicial - Supreme Court

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch?

• interpret laws

• carry out laws

• make laws

The legislative branch has two parts. What are they called?

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• White House

• House of Representatives

How many Senators does each state have?

How many representatives does each state have in the House of Representatives?

• 2

• 100

• based on the state's population

• 437

What is the main purpose of the judicial branch?

• make laws; write laws

• carry out laws; executes laws

• interpret laws; decide if laws are fair

Then judicial branch can decide if a law is

• unconstitutional

• cabinet

• based on the state's population

How long do the judges in the Supreme Court serve?

• 9 years

• 4 years

• for life or until they retire

• 2 years

What is the purpose of the executive branch?

• makes laws; write laws

• carries out laws; enforces the laws

• interprets laws; decides if laws are fair

What are the President's advisors called who help make important decisions?

• drawer

• cabinet

• closet

• sink