Branches of U.S. Government Review

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• judicial branch

• executive branch

• Cabinet

• legislative branch

How many members are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 50

• 435

• 200

Who is responsible for enforcing the laws set forth by Congress?

• Supreme Court

• president

• Cabinet

• vice-president

Which branch of the U.S. government appoints government officials and commands the armed forces?

• Cabinet

• judicial branch

• legislative branch

• executive branch

What is the primary function of the judicial branch?

• Creating the national budget

• Making laws

• Determining if laws violate the Constitution

• Enforcing laws

How many justices are there on the U.S. Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 11

• 9

How long are Supreme Court justices appointed for?

• 8 years

• For life

• 4 years

• 6 years

What is the responsibility of the U.S. Congress?

• Enforcing laws

• Appointing government officials

• Interpreting laws

• Making laws

Although the president can veto a bill, Congress can override the president's veto with a simple majority vote in both houses.

• true

• false

Match each description with the appropriate house of Congress.

Groups:

(a) House of Representatives

,

(b) Senate

• must approve of the president's picks for SCOTUS and ambassadors

• consists of 100 members

• members serve a two year term

• has power to vote to convict the president of wrongdoing

• has power to vote to impeach the president