Three Branches of Government Pretest

There are _ branches of government.

(a)  

What is the function of the Executive Branch?

• make sure people obey laws

• veto laws

• sign laws

• all of the above

Which is NOT one of the three branches of goverment?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Senate

• Executive

How many members of the senate and the house of representatives does it take to override a veto?

• 3/5

• 8/9

• 2/3

• 6/8

_____ and ________ ensure no branch is more powerful than the other.

How long do the members of the House serve

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

What is the function of the Judicial Branch?

• make laws

• interpret laws

• declare war

• make sure laws are obeyed

How many Senates are there?

• 100 members 2 from each state

• Exactly 435 members (based on population)

What is the name of the departments of Congress

• Judges

• The Senate, House of Representatives

• President, Vice President, Cabinet

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• Vice President

• The Cabinet