US National Government: Governmental Branches and The Constitution

The American federal government is divided into how many branches?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

Which branch of government contains the President/Presidential Cabinet?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What are the two subdivisions of the Legislative Branch (Congress)?

• Department of Homeland Security and Department of Veterans' Affairs

• FBI and CDC

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court and the Presidency

What is an example of checks and balances among the branches of the American federal government?

• Citizens can appeal court cases through appellate courts. 

• The President vetoes a bill from Congress.

• States can pass legislation for their own state.

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called the:

• Changes to the Constitution

• First 10 Amendments

• Bill of Rights

What group(s) are included in the Judicial Branch of the American federal government?

• The Supreme Court

• Local city courts

• State courts.

What is an amendment?

• A change/addition to the Constitution

• A change in the executive branch

• A specific kind of court case

What is the purpose of the United States government?

• Promote justice and maintain peace

• Provide welfare for citizens

• Defend the nation against foreign threats

• All of the above

What was the 1st written Constitution of the United States?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The U.S Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

The federal government ensures separation of powers through what idea?

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• State's rights