Structure of the Government Vocab

Which branch of government makes our laws?

• Public Policy

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government enforces our laws?

• Public Policy

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government interprets our laws?

• Public Policy

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is the term for the system that limits the power of each branch of government?

• Checks and Balances

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Congress

What is the term for the authority of a higher court to review the decisions of lower courts?

• Checks and Balances

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Congress

Which is the first and only court to hear a case?

• Checks and Balances

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction

• Supreme Court

What is the supreme law-making body of our government?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

Which house of Congress has representation based on population?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

Which house of Congress has equal representation per state?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

What is the highest court in the land?

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court