Civics Day September 19th, 2024

What is one of the President's main duties?

• Declaring war

• Signing bills into law or vetoing them

• Collecting taxes

• Regulating trade

What is the legislative branch of the U.S. government known as?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

How many members are in the U.S. Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 200

How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 200

• 435

• 500

What is one responsibility of Congress?

• Enforcing laws

• Making laws

• Appointing judges

• Managing foreign affairs

What power does Congress have over the executive branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Approving or rejecting presidential appointments

• Declaring war

• Negotiating treaties

Who has the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court?

• The Senate

• The President

• Congress

• The Vice President

What is one of the executive branch's responsibilities?

• Making laws

• Enforcing laws

• Declaring war

• Regulating trade

What is one way Congress can check the power of the executive branch?

• By signing bills into law

• By holding hearings to investigate issues

• By appointing judges

• By negotiating treaties

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• Four years

• Ten years

• For life

• Until age 65