Branches of Government

How many branches are in the United States government?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Who heads the executive branch?

• President

• Senators

• Representatives

• Judges

Which responsibility does Congress handle?

• Leads the military

• Make laws

• Punishes people convicted of crimes.

• Decides if laws follow the Constitution

In a state government, who is responsiblie for electing the governor?

• Citizens of the state

• Citizens in the cities

• Citizens in the capital city only

• People who vote for the President

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Congressional Branch

Citizens have many rights, freedoms, and _________________________

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Responsibilities

• 2

• 4

Congress is made up of the ________________________ and the ________________________.

• Senate

• Responsibilities

• House of Representative

• 4

• 2

8. The president serves ____________ years during one term in office.

• 2

• 4

9. There are __________ members per state in the Senate.

• 2

• 4

Where is the Judicial Branch Housed?

• Capitol Building
• Supreme Court
• White House
• Washington Monument