3.3 Structure of the US government

What is the main responsibility of the legislative branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Interpreting laws

• Appointing officials

How many chambers does Congress have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What does the Senate represent?

• The president

• The people

• The military

• The states equally

Who is the head of the executive branch?

• The Supreme Court

• The President of the United States

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is one of the powers of the executive branch?

• Creating laws

• Declaring war

• Negotiating treaties

• Interpreting laws

Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Congress

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

What is the highest court in the judicial branch?

• The Federal Court

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Court of Appeals

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

• That all branches have the same power

• That no single branch becomes too powerful

• That laws are enforced fairly

• That one branch can become very powerful

What is the main function of the judicial branch?

• To make laws

• To interpret the US Constitution

• To enforce laws

• To appoint federal officials

Which article of the US Constitution outlines the powers of the legislative branch?

• Article 4

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3