Three Branches Review

Who makes up each branch?

• Legislative Branch

• Congress

• Judicial Branch

• US Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

• President

What is the primary responsibility of each branch?

• Executive Branch

• Make Laws

• Legislative Branch

• Enforce Laws

• Judicial Branch

• Interpret Laws

Which of the following are structures and powers of the executive branch of governement?

• Prepares the annual budget for congressional action

• Declares war

• Oversees executive agencies and departments

• Headed by the President of the United States

Membership in the House of Representatives is determined by

• The population in each state

• 2 representatives from each state

• Appointment by the Governor in each state

• The Legislature in each state

The purpose of this part of the 16th Amendment is to

• Determine population for representation

• Empower states with the ability to void tax laws

• Ensure a source of revenue for the national government to function

• Allow citizens to vote on increases in taxes

Select the Branch that can take action on each of the checks and balances listed.

• Legislative

• Appoints judges

• Judicial

• Overrides a veto on a law

• Executive

• Delcares a law unconstitutional

Select the Branch that can take action on each of the checks and balances listed.

• Legislative

• Approves judicial appointments

• Executive

• Vetoes Laws

• Judicial

• Delcare the constitutionality of executive orders

Which of the following documents is the supreme law of the land?

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution of Virginia

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

Which case established judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

Which court would have final appellate jurisdiction for a case involving a citizen's 14th amendment rights?

• US Court of Appeals

• US Supreme Court

• State Supreme Court

• US District Court