US Government Unit

Which branch of government writes and debates bills that might become laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Separation of powers

Which document tells us our rights and the rules for government?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Amendment

• Legislative branch

What are the first ten amendments called?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Amendment

• Legislative branch

Which branch of government interprets laws and decides if laws are constitutional?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Separation of powers

What is a change or addition to the Constitution called?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Amendment

• Separation of powers

Which branch of government includes the president and ensures laws are followed?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

What is the branch of government that includes the Supreme Court and federal courts?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

In what type of government do the citizens elect representatives to govern and make laws?

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

What is the action of charging the President with a crime called?

• Ratify

• Appoint

• Impeachment

• Veto

What is the adjective to describe a law that does not follow the Constitution?

• Preamble

• Republic

• Compromise

• Unconstitutional