Branches of Government

The_________________is a part of the Judicial branch of the government.

• Congress

• Senate

• Cabinet

• Supreme Court

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Can declare a law unconstitutional.

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• All 3 branches

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Which statement correctly describes the legislative branch?

• It is split into two parts, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• It is led by the president of the United States.

• It is made up of courts.

• It includes a group of advisors known as “the Cabinet.”

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Which branch of the government creates bills?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Tree Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch of government do judges represent?

• Judicial Branch

• Tree Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

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Who names new Supreme Court Justices?

• The President

• The Electoral College

• Congress

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Which is the main function of the legislative branch?

• to write, debate, and pass laws

• to argue against laws about taxes

• to make sure laws are followed

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Which is the main function of the judicial branch?

• to veto bills before they are laws

• to put criminals in jail

• to ensure laws are carried out fairly

Which title best completes the graphic organizer?

• The powers of the President

• The powers of Congress

• The powers of Checks and Balances

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Which of the following best describes the system of checks and balances?

• a system that gives each branch the power to check another branch

• a system that gives the most power to the President

• a system that balances the national budget

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