The Three Branches of Government

This is a diagram of the structure of the United States government.

What is this system called?

• checks and balances

• confederation

• federalism

• direct democracy

How many branches make up the United States government?

• 4

• 2

• 1

• 3

What is one way that the legislative branch is able to 'check' the power of the executive branch?

• The House and Senate can veto laws created by the judicial branch.

• Congress can grant pardons to individuals convicted of federal crimes.

• The House of Representatives can bring charges of impeachment against the President.

• The Senate can issue Executive Orders that provide instructions to federal agencies.

How does the judicial branch of government differ from the legislative branch?

• The judicial branch suggests laws, and the legislative branch decides if they are necessary.

• The judicial branch can impeach the president, and the legislative branch conducts the trial.

• The legislative branch makes laws, and the judicial branch can declare them unconstitutional.

• The legislative branch can declare war, but the judicial branch must confirm it.

In the United States, who is responsible for leading the military?

• the House of Representatives

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

What is the main job of the legislative branch of government?

• to carry out laws

• to make laws

• to appoint judges

• to sign treaties

Who makes up the legislative branch of government?

• The Supreme Court

• The Vice President

• Congress

• The President

What is the term of a Supreme Court judge?

• 4years

• A life term

• 2 years

• 8 years

Who has the power to veto bills?

• The President

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

This chart shows the three branches of government.

Which word completes the chart?

• Governor

• Military

• Courts

• Congress