Which of these is a branch of government?

• legislative

• federal

• state

• local

Answer explanation

The legislative branch is a branch of government. Federal, state and local are the three levels of government outlined in federalism.

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? (choose 2)

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• A president with total power

• A weak Supreme Court

Answer explanation

Who is the leader of the federal executive branch?

• The Virginia Governor

• The Cabinet

• The U.S. President

• The Vice President

Answer explanation

The President is the leader of the executive branch. That's why one of his titles is Chief Executive.

Who makes federal laws? (choose 2)

• The President

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• The U.S. Congress

• The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate

Answer explanation

The U.S. Congress has two chambers: the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.

How many U.S. Senators are there?

• 40

• 100

• 435

• 535

Answer explanation

There are 100 Senators in the U.S. Senate.

What are the two parts of Congress?

• The Senate and House of Representatives

• The Senate and House of Delegates

• Congress and the Judicial Branch

• The President and the Cabinet

Answer explanation

The Congress has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• life

Answer explanation

U.S. Senators serve terms of 6 years. Virginia State Senators serve 4 years in Richmond.

Who are our two U.S. Senators from Virginia? (choose 2)

• Glenn Youngkin

• Mark Warner

• Tim Kaine

• Winsome Sears

Answer explanation

U.S. Senators from Virginia: John Warner and Tim Kaine. Tim Kaine ran for Vice President with Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump in 2016.

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

• 100

• 435

• 40

• 535

Answer explanation

The House of Representatives has 435 members.

We elect our U.S. Representatives for how many years?

• 435

• 2

• 4

• 6