Three Branches of Government

The cabinet members , such as Secretary of State, belong to which branch?

• Judicial

• Exectutive

• Legislative

• Supreme Court

How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

• Four Years

• 6 Years

• 9 Years

• Life

How can the Congress override a veto of the President?

• by using its power of impeachment

• by passing it again with a simple majority

• by passing it again with a 2/3 majority

• Congress cannot override a Presidental veto.

Look at the photo below. Which branch of government works in this building?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

• judicial and executive

How is a member of the House of Representatives determined?

• by a statewide vote

• by districts, decided by population

• by the Constitution, setting it at 435

• by the Constitution, setting it at 100

How can the Supreme Court provide a "check" to the balance of power of the legislative branch?

• by impeaching a member of Congress

• by limiting the Senators' length of office

• by declaring a law unconstitutional

• by changing the number of representatives

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• The President has the sole power to appoint Supreme Court justices

• The Senate has to approve Cabinet appointments

• Congress can impeach the President

• The public elects justices of the Supreme Court

Which of these powers does the President have?

• power to create laws

• power to rule a law unconstitutional

• power to command the armed forces

• power to create a post office

How many members does the Senate have?

• 9

• 50

• 100

• 435

Look at the photo. Which branch of government did this historical figure serve in?

• judicial

• legislative

• bicameral

• executive