Three Branches of Government

Which duties belong to the legislative branch of government?

Check all that are true.

• nominating judges

• enforcing laws

• approving judges

• making laws

• overriding vetoes

Which are members of the executive branch?

Check all that are true.

• president

• cabinet

• senator

• representative

• vice president

How long do federal judges serve?

• two year

• four years

• six years

• until they retire

Which checks are placed on the judicial branch?

Check all that are true.

• The president vetoes the courts’ rulings.

• Congress overrides the courts’ decisions.

• The Senate approves judges.

• The president nominates judges.

Why does the government need checks and balances?

• to give power to the states

• to make the judicial branch more powerful

• to give power to the executive branch

• to prevent any one person or group from becoming too powerful