National Government Structure

What is the document that defines the structure and powers of the national government?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Each state's constitution

The powers held by government are divided between the national government in Washington, DC, and the governments of __________.

• the nearby countries

• the 50 states

• localities

• the territories

Which one is NOT a branch of the federal government?

• Executive

• Magesterial

• Judicial

• Legislative

Which branch consists of the Congress?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Congressional

• Judicial

The legislative branch is made up of the House of Representatives and the _____________.

• House of Commons

• Supreme Court

• House of Delegates

• Senate

Which branch executes, or carries out, the laws?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Enforcive

Which is NOT a role of the legislative branch?

• They approve the president's annual budget.

• They raise revenue through taxes.

• They interpret the law.

• They declare war.

Which branch is headed by the president?

• The executive branch

• The presidential branch

• The legislative branch

• The judicial branch

Which below does the president NOT have the power to do?

• Declare war.

• Appoint cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal judges.

• Prepare the annual budget for congressional action.

• Oversee executive agencies and departments.

Which branch makes the laws of the country?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Lawyers' branch