Three Branches of Government-Economics

The cabinet members, such as the Secretary of State, belong to which branch?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

• 4 Years

• 6 Years

• 9 Years

• Life

Look at the photo below. Which branch of government works in this building?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Which of the powers does the president have?

• The power to create the laws of the land.

• The power to rule a law unconstitutional.

• The power to command the armed forces.

How many members does the Senate have?

• 9

• 50

• 100

• 435

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• The president has the sole power to appoint justices.

• The Senate has to approve justice appointments.

• Congress can impeach justices and remove them from office.

• The public elects justices of the Supreme Court.

How can Congress override the president's veto of a law?

• By using its power of impeachment.

• By passing it again with a simple majority.

• By passing it again with a 2/3 majority.

How is the number of Representatives in the House determined?

• By the population size of each state.

• By the geographical size of each state.

• By the Constitution, which set it at 100.

• By the Constitution, which set it at 435.

How can the Supreme Court provide a "check" to balance the power of the legislative branch?

• By impeaching members of Congress.

• By limiting Senators' length of office.

• By declaring a law unconstitutional.

• By setting the number of House members.

Look at the photo below. Which branch of government did this historical figure serve in?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive