Branches & Checks Review

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of government carries out and enforces the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which branch of government interprets the laws to decide if they are constitutional?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

Which of the following is NOT in the Executive Branch?

• The Cabinet

• The Vice President

• The 15 Executive Departments

• The District Courts

What is the age requirement to be the President?

• 25

• 30

• 35

• 45

To be President, you must have previous political experience

• True

• False

Which part of the Legislative Branch has equal representation, with 2 representatives from each state?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• Cabinet

Which part of the Legislative Branch has proportional representation, the number of reps determined by a state's population?

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Congress

• Cabinet

What are the requirements to be a supreme court justice?

• You must be at least 30 years old

• You must have experience in law

• You must be chosen by the President and confirmed by the Senate

• You must have lived in the United States for 15 years

Why do supreme court justices serve for life?

• To make sure each President gets to appoint a Supreme Court Justice

• To make sure older decisions are not overruled by the Supreme Court

• So they get the most qualified lawyers and judges to serve as the justices

• So they are isolated from politics and running for office, and can try to be unbiased