CFU 6.2

What is the highest law in the United States government?

• The President

• U.S. Constitution

• The Supreme Court

• Declaration of Independence

Match the description with the correct branch of government:

• Legislative Branch

• Decides if laws go against the constitution or not

• Judicial Branch

• Has the power to make laws for the US

• Executive Branch

• Responsible for carrying out the laws.

Match the description with the correct branch of government:

• Judicial Branch

• Senators and Representatives

• Legislative Branch

• President and Vice President

• Executive Branch

• Supreme Court and lower courts

Check all that apply to members of the House of Representatives.

• must be a citizen of US for seven years

• must be at least twenty-five years old

• must be at least thirty-five years old

• six year term

• two year term

Check all that apply to members of the Senate.

• six year term

• must be a citizen of US for nine years

• must be at least twenty-five years old

• unlimited term

• must be at least thirty years old

The President of the United States:

• serves a four year term, must be 30 years old, and must be a US citizen

• serves a four year term, must be 35 years old, and must be a natural born citizen

• serves a eight year term, must be 35 years old, and must be a natural born citizen

• serves an eight year term, must be 25 years old, and must be a US citizen.

What is one duty of U.S. citizens required by law?

• voting

• respecting the civil rights of others

• paying taxes

• belonging to a political party

The highest court in the United States is the...

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• State Court

• Military Court

How is the number of representatives that serve in the House of Representatives from each state decided?

• by the population of the particular state

• by the land area of a particular state

• by the number of large cities in a particular state

• by the year in which a particular state was admitted to the Union

How long is the term of a federal judge?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

• Lifetime