Three Branches

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making sure laws are carried out?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Government

• Judicial Branch

Who is the head of the Executive Branch?

• The Chief Justice

• The Speaker of the House

• The President

• The Senate Majority Leader

What is the main role of the Legislative Branch?

• Enforcing laws

• Passing new laws

• Interpreting laws

• Vetoing laws

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• Thirteen

• Eleven

• Nine

• Seven

What is the term length for a U.S. Senator?

• Eight years

• Six years

• Four years

• Two years

Who has the power to veto laws?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Senate Majority Leader

• The President

• The Chief Justice

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority

• A 2/3 majority

• A unanimous vote

• A 3/4 majority

Who approves the justices of the Supreme Court?

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The President

• The House of Representatives

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To declare war

• To review laws that may go against the Constitution

• To pass new laws

• To enforce laws

Which information belongs to which branch?

Groups:

(a) Legislative

,

(b) Excutive

,

(c) Judicial

• interpert the laws

• Decide if the what the president does is constituional

• Makes the Laws

• Cabinet of advisors

• Senate

• Votes on Federal Judges

• Serve as long as the want, maybe until death

• Congress

• President

• Makes Treaties with other countries

• enforces the laws

• Supreme Court