Branches of Government

What is the title of the person in charge of the Executive Branch?

• Dictator
• President
• King
• Emperor

Who is the main person that supports the President?

• First Lady
• Speaker of the House
• Secretary of State
• Vice President

What is a role of the President?

• To serve as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

• To evaluate laws passed by Congress

• To serve as the head of the royal family
• To provide judgement during disputes between States

The Executive Branch provides a check of power on the Legislative Branch by:

• Creating new laws
• Appointing Supreme Court justices
• Vetoing legislation
• Controlling the state budget

How Many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

• 50
• 435
• 200
• 100

What is the job title of the person in charge of the House of Representatives?

• Speaker of the House
• Director of the House
• Chief of the House
• President of the House

How does the Legislative Branch provide checks of power on the Executive Branch?

• Impeachment, veto override, and confirmation of appointments
• Veto law, makes treaties, signs bills

• Decides a law is unconstitutional

• Baking cookies, hosting tea parties, and giving compliments

What is the name of the Top Court of the USA?

• Ultimate Court
• Supreme Court
• Lower Court

• High Court

What types of cases does the Supreme Court prefer to hear?

• Significant legal issues or conflicts between lower courts
• Cases involving minor legal technicalities
• Personal disputes between individuals
• Small claims court cases

How does the Judicial Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?

• By controlling the budget
• Through executive orders
• By passing laws
• Through judicial review