Branches and Checks and Balances

The document that created the basic principles of the US government is...

• Congress

• Constitution

• Star-Spangled Banner

• The Preamble

What are the three branches of government?

• Congress, House of Representatives and the Senate

• President, Vice President and the Cabinet

• Executive, Legislative and Judicial

• Judge, Laws and Executive

Which person is the leader of our country and the commander in chief of our military?

• President

• Vice President

• Senator

• Representative

Which branches of government does the President work under?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• All Branches

Which branch of government contains the Senate?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

There are ____ Supreme Court justices.

• 2

• 9

• 8

• 4

Supreme Court justices are nominated by....

• Speaker of the House

• Senate

• The President

• House of Representatives

In which branch of government are ALL members appointed rather than elected?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What is the duty of the executive branch?

• Carry out laws of the country

• Carry out laws of the state

• Carry out laws of the city

• Carry out laws of the parish

Who can veto a law?

• The President

• The Mayor

• Vice President

• Supreme Court