Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government is the president the leader of?

• judicial

• legislative

• executive

How long is the term of a Supreme Court Justice?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 9 years

• lifetime appointment

Who is in charged of the armed forces?

• the governor

• the president

• the mayor

How many members does the Senate have?

• 9

• 50

• 100

• 435

The constitution divides our government into _________ branches.

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

Congress is part of the _______________ branch of government.

• judicial

• executive

• legislative

How can the Supreme Court provide a "check" to balance the power of the legislative branch?

• by impeaching members of Congress

• by limiting Senators' length of office

• by declairing a law unconstitutional

• by setting the number of House members

What building does congress gather in to make laws?

• The Capitol Building

• the White House

• the Senate

• the House of Representatives

Which branch of government is the court system a part of?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

Each branch of government is a part of _________ so that no branch has too much power.

• Supreme Court

• Senate

• Congress

• Checks and Balances