American Government pages 6-11

The House of Representatives and the Senate make up the United States Congress.

• True

• False

Like the president, U.S. senators have limits on how long they can serve in the Senate.

• True

• False

The Supreme Court mainly hears cases that involve federal law or the Constitution.

• True

• False

Congress has the power to:

• collect taxes

• raise an army

• declare war

• all of the above

The main work of the senators is to make laws and approve the money that the government spends.

• True

• False

The _______________ makes sure the laws are followed correctly.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

The Supreme Court is the most important court in the United States.

• True

• False

________________ has the power to strike down any law that goes against the Constitution.

• The Supreme Court

• Any judge

• Mrs. Ledee

The chief justice is the head of the

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

There are _____________ stars on the American flag.

• 51

• 50

• 13