Weekly Check In Review

How many branches of government are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does the legislative branch do?

• Interprets laws

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

Who is the leader of the Senate?

• The president

• The Vice President

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

What can the president do to a bill once it is presented?

• Sign it

• Ignore it

• Veto it

• All of the above

What are the qualifications for a president?

• 30 years old, US citizen for 9 years, live in the state you represent

• 25 years old, US citizen for 7 years, live in the state you represent

• 35 years old, natural born citizen, resident of the US for 14 years

• There are no qualifications listed in the Constitution for a president

How many years does a justice on the Supreme Court serve?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• life

How is the president chosen?

• popular vote

• by the Supreme Court

• Chosen by the House of Representatives and approved by the Senate

• electoral college

How many representatives in the US House did Illinois have in 1960 based on this map?

• 25

• 27

• 2

• 13

Which court would rule on the Constitutionality of state and federal laws?

• District court

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme court

• State court

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To take away citizens' rights

• To ensure a fair presidential election

• To limit the government and ensure individual rights

• To guarantee that states follow the Constitutional rules