Branches of Government

Match the power to who has it, either the Federal Government, State Governments, or both

• State Government

• Conducting Elections

• Federal Government

• Building Roads

• Both

• Printing money

Which branch of government is in charge of making sure laws are followed and order is kept?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government is responsible for creating and passing laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government is in charge of deciding what laws mean and what happens if they are broken?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

If you live in California, you can still be a senator in New York

• True

• False

How old do you have to be to be a member of the House of Representatives?

• 30

• 21

• 25

• 35

Match the following responsibilities to either the House of Representatives, the Senate, or both

• Both

• Gather information from people they represent

• House of Representatives

• Break a tie in the presidential election

• Senate

• Approve appointees from the President

Bills about taxes must start in which part of the legislative branch?

If the House and the Senate both say YES to a bill, but the president says no, this is called a (a)  

What fraction of the House AND Senate must agree to a bill after it has been vetoed?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/7