The Branches of the US Government

What document created the structure of the US government?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

What are the three branches of the US government?

• Federal, State, local

• Executive, Senate, DMV

• Democrat, Republican, Independent

• Executive, Judicial, Legislative

Which branch has the power to make laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• None of these

Which branch has the power to carry out the law?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congress

• Executive

How many branches of the US government are there?

What are the two houses of the Legislative Branch? (select all that apply).

• House of Representatives

• The White House

• The Senate

• None of these

What is another name for the Legislative Branch?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The White House

• The President

Every state elects ____ members to the Senate

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many representatives does each state elect for the House of Representatives?

• 2

• It depends on how many people live in the state.

• It depends on what the state decides.

• 4

What is NOT a power that Congress has?

• The power to command the US military.

• Impeach people in other branches who abuse their power.

• Approve the US going to war.

• Introduce bills to make laws.