Branches of Government in the United States

What document created the three branches of government in the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Financial Branch

What is the primary function of the three branches of government?

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• Each branch has a different job

What is the primary job of the Legislative Branch?

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To elect officials

Which of the following is NOT one of the two houses of Congress?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Office

What building is shown in the image as the place where the Legislative Branch meets?

• White House

• Capitol Building

• Supreme Court Building

• Library of Congress

How many people are elected to the U.S. Senate from each state?

• 1 person

• 2 people

• 3 people

• 4 people

What is the total number of members in the U.S. Senate?

• 50 people

• 100 people

• 435 people

• 535 people

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 50 people

• 100 people

• 435 people

• 535 people

What determines the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives?

• The state's geographical size

• The state's population

• The number of major cities in the state

• The state's GDP