U.S. Government Structure and Functions

What do we call the concept where the different powers of government need to be put into different branches to prevent too much power from being in the hands of a group/individual?

• Separation of Powers

• Judicial Review

• Tyranny

• Branches of Government

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 Branches of Government?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Parliamentary

• Executive

Select the two Houses of Congress.

• The House of Burgesses

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Parliament

How many members does each State get in the Senate?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 2

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 538

• 2

What determines how many members each state gets in the House of Representatives?

• Each state gets 2

• How big the state is

• How long the state has been a part of the United States

• The state's population

Which Branch is allowed to Declare War?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch is allowed to make laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch is allowed to veto laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which Branch is allowed to declare laws Unconstitutional?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial