Branches of Government

Which branch is in charge of writing new laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Representative Branch

Who leads the executive branch?

• The United States Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• Senate

What is a constitution?

• A list of directions for how to build the White House.

• A letter telling the king of English how awful he is.

• A plan for how the country will work.

• A piece of paper that tells you how to cross the street safely.

How long do the judges on the Supreme Court serve?

• 10 years

• Two years

• Until they step down or die

• Four years

What does federal mean?

• National

• Wild

• State

• Police

Which statement is FALSE?

• The branches of government check each other to balance power.

• A president can only serve for two terms.

• The legislative branch creates bills that can turn into laws.

• The Supreme Court is elected by the people.

Who leads the legislative branch?

• Congress

• The vice president

• The Supreme Court

• The president

What was NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?

• A list of complaints against the king.

• A nomination for George Washington for president.

• An explanation that all people have rights.

• A declaration that says the colonists want to be independent from England.

Who is the current president of the United States?

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

• Andrew Cuomo

• Donald Trump

What branch makes sure the laws follow the U.S. Constitution?

• Legislative Branch

• Representative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Representative Branch