The Three Branches of US Government

How many branches does the United States government have?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What is the main role of the Executive Branch?

• Interpreting laws

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Approving budget

Who is the leader of the Executive Branch?

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The Chief Justice

How many Senators are there in the Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 538

• 435

What does the system of checks and balances ensure?

• That no branch becomes too powerful

• That laws are enforced quickly

• That the President has ultimate authority

• That one branch can control the others

Who approves Presidential nominations to the Cabinet?

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The Vice President

How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• Life

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

What is the role of the Legislative Branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To approve treaties

How is the number of Representatives for each state determined?

• By the size of the state

• By the GDP of the state

• Equally for all states

• By the population of the state

What can the Legislative Branch do if the President vetoes a bill?

• Take the issue to the Supreme Court

• Nothing; the veto is final

• Override the veto with a simple majority

• Override the veto with a two-thirds majority