Structure and Powers of National Government

What are the three branches of the national government in the United States?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• Congress, President, Courts

• Senate, House, Supreme Court

What is the legislative branch of the United States government called?

• Parliament

• Congress

• Senate

• House of Representatives

How many chambers does Congress have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 200

• 435

• 500

How often is the official Census conducted in the United States?

• Every 5 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 years

• Every 20 years

How many senators are there in the United States Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

Which branch of government is responsible for making the laws of the nation?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Federal

Who is the head of the Executive branch in the United States?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Vice President

What is one of the powers of the President within the national government?

• Declaring war

• Preparing the annual budget

• Conducting the Census

• Appointing state governors

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Federal Court

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Circuit Court