Three Branches of Government

What building is pictured and who does their work there?

• The Capitol, and Congress

• The White House, and the president

• The Supreme Court building, and the Supreme Court

• The Capitol, and the president

Which are not part of Congress, our legislative branch?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The president

• The Supreme Court

How many representatives does each state get in the House of Representatives?

• 2

• It depends on population, but at least one

• 16

• 9

How many senators does each state have in the U.S. Senate?

• 2

• 100

• 14

• It depends on population, but at least one

How many U.S. senators are in the U.S. Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 270

• 453

Which branch of government enforces laws?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch of government makes laws?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which branch of government interprets the meaning of laws?

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

Which set of U.S. political offices match up term lengths correctly?

• House of Representatives 2 years,

  Senate 4 years,

  President 6 years

• Senate 2 years,

  House of Representatives 4 years,

  President 6 years

• House of Representatives 2 years,

  President 4 years,

  Senate 6 years

• President 2 years,

  Senate 4 years,

  House of Representatives 6 years

What steps are necessary for someone to become a federal judge?

• the people elect you

• the president appoints a nominee

• the Senate confirms the appointment