Understanding the Three Branches of the U.S. Government

How many branches does the U.S. Government have?

• Three

• Two

• Five

• Four

What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To ensure laws are passed quickly

• To prevent any branch from becoming too powerful

• To give one branch more power

• To make the judicial branch the most powerful

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

• The Vice President

How many terms can a President serve?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Which branch of government is responsible for approving treaties?

• The Executive Branch

• All of the above

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

What does the Legislative Branch consist of?

• State Governors

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The President and the Cabinet

• The Supreme Court

How many Senators are there in the Senate?

• 435

• 200

• 100

• 50

Who approves Presidential nominations to the Cabinet?

• The House of Representatives

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• All of the above

• Judicial

Who is the head of the Senate?

• The Vice President

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice