Unit 6: The Three Branches of Government

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• Vice President

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

The Legislative Branch is responsible for:

• Enforcing the law

• Creating the laws

• Interpreting the law

• Abolishing laws

How are the members of the House of Representatives divided amongst the states?

• Each state has two representatives.

• It is based on population

• It is based on the physical size of the state.

• Each state has 10 representatives.

Which Supreme Court case established the precedent of Judicial Review?

• Marbury V. Madison

• Tinker V. Des Moines

• Plessy V. Ferguson

• Bush V. Gore

What is the source of power granted to the three branches of our government?

• The Constitution

• Congress

• The President

• Supreme Court

Who has the power to impeach the President or other government officials accused of wrongdoing?

• The Legislative Branch (Congress)

• The Judicial Branch (Supreme Court)

• The Executive Branch (The Cabinet)

• Only the President can do that.

How long do members of the Supreme Court serve?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• For life or until retirement

The following qualifications describe which government position:

Must be at least 25 years old, a U.S Citizen for at least seven years, and live within the state they are elected. Their term is for two years.

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• President

The following qualifications describe which government position:

Must be at least 35 years old, a natural-born U.S Citizen , and live within the United States for at least 14 years prior to running. Their term is for four years.

• President

• Supreme Court Justice

• U.S Senator

• U.S Representative

Where is a bill first introduced in a lawmaking session?

• Congress (The Senate or the House of Reps.)

• The Presidential Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

• A town hall meeting