Three Branches of the U.S. Government

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

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

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

• To focus power in the judicial branch

• To ensure all branches have equal power

• To give one branch more power

• To eliminate the legislative branch

What term describes the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

How many terms can a President serve?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What can the President do to a bill passed by Congress?

• Veto it

• Ignore it without consequence

• Sign it into law

• Both A and B

What does the Legislative Branch consist of?

• State Governors

• The Cabinet

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

How many Senators are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 435

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Cabinet

• Legislative

• Judicial

Who is the head of the Senate?

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice