Semester 1 Final Government

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial
• Electoral

What are the two houses of Congress?

• House of Representatives and Senate
• House of Commons and Senate
• Parliament and House of Lords
• House of Delegates and Congress

How many years is the term for a U.S. Senator?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years

What is the main role of the executive branch?

• Interpret laws
• Create laws
• Enforce laws
• Negotiate laws

Who is the leader of the executive branch at the federal level?

• Chief Justice
• Speaker of the House
• President
• Secretary of State

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Federal Appeals Court
• Supreme Court
• District Court
• Circuit Court

How long is the term for a Supreme Court Justice?

• 4 years
• 8 years
• 12 years
• Lifetime

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to serve as President of the United States?

• Must be at least 35 years old
• Must be a natural-born citizen
• Must have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years
• Must have served in the military

What power allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Legislative Review
• Executive Review
• Judicial Review
• Congressional Review

Who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice President?

• Speaker of the House
• Senate Majority Leader
• President pro tempore
• Chief Justice