Unit 3 Chapter 2 Assessment: The Three Branches of Government

Which branch of government makes the laws for the United States?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

Which branch of government decides whether laws follow the Constitution?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

The executive branch of national government is led by .

• members of Congress

• the president
• courts and judges

How does the Constitution create a limited government?

• by making local governments

• by giving power to the people

• by including checks and balances

Who chooses members of Congress?

• voters

• the president

• the Supreme Court

Federalism means that share certain powers.

• the national and state governments
• the three branches of government

• local governments

Which state leader is like a president?

• governor

• representative

• judge

One job of local governments is to .

• hear cases about state laws

• print money

• fix roads

Where does the Legislative Branch work?

• Capitol

• White House

• Courthouse

Where does the Judicial Branch work?

• Capitol

• White House

• Courthouse