Unit 2 Chapter 1 Bayou Bridges

Who votes on a bill in the House of Representatives for it to become a law?

• The President

• Legislators

• The Judicial Branch

• The Senate

What power does the national government have?

• Running elections

• Setting up public schools

• Going to war

• Declaring holidays

Which branch of government decides the meaning of laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

how many branches has separation of powers in the United States ?

• Two branches of government

• Three branches of government

• Four branches of government

• Five branches of government

What is an example of being a good citizen?

• Attending a concert

• Saving money

• Serving on a jury

• Going on vacation

How can Congress overturn a president’s veto by making a bill __________?

• By a simple majority vote

• By a two-thirds vote in both houses

• By a unanimous vote

• By a presidential order

What does the Constitution set for the United States?

• The form of government

• The national anthem

• The state capitals

• The holiday schedule

What is the purpose of voting in elections?

• To decide who will represent citizens in government

• To choose the national anthem

• To select state capitals

• To determine holiday schedules

What does the system of checks and balances prevent?

• Each branch from becoming too powerful

• The president from making speeches

• Congress from meeting

• The Judicial Branch from interpreting laws

What are the three branches on government?

• The Judicial Branch

• Legislative

• The Executive Branch

• The Vice President