3 Branches of Gov't

Which branch of government is responsible for deciding what to do if laws or broken or if there is a question about a law?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government makes and passes laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Which branch of government is in charge of enforcing laws and keeping order?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

If a bill starts in the Senate and passes, where does it go next?

• To the president

• To the House of Representatives

• To the Supreme Court

• To all state congresses

When a president says NO to a bill that has been passed by both the House AND the Senate, it is called a (a)  

Bills about taxes MUST start in the Senate before moving on

• True

• False

If a president vetoes a bill, what fraction of both the House AND Senate must vote to pass it?

• 3/4

• 1/2 plus 1

• 2/3

• 3/5

Who is not part of the Executive branch?

• The president

• The head of the Department of Education

• Senators

• Vice President

Which of these is a power the Executive Branch has?

• Passing or vetoing laws

• Appointing judges to the Supreme Court

• Commanding the country during times of war

• All of these are powers of the Executive Branch

Who can declare an act by the president unconstitutional?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

• The rest of the Executive Branch