Branches of Gov't

What is the purpose of the executive branch?

• To carry out and enforce laws

• To write laws

• To interpret laws

What is the Legislative Branch also called?

• President

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Cabinet

What are the two Houses of Congress? (Select BOTH!)

• Cabinet

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• President

What is the purpose of the legislative branch?

• To interpret laws

• To write laws

• To enforce laws

• To be AWESOME!

What is the Judicial Branch also called?

• President

• Supreme Court

• Cabinet

• Congress

How many Justices sit on the Supreme Court?

• 1

• 2

• 7

• 9

How many Senators does each state have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 9

How is the number of Representatives per state determined?

• However the states want

• By population of the state

• By the President

• By the Supreme Court

What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch?

• To write laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

How do we elect Representatives?

• Indirectly, through the Electoral College

• Directly, by statewide vote

• Direct vote per district

• State legislatures appoint them