Separation of Powers

What term means that the government divides its power at each level between three branches, so that no person or group is too powerful?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

What term means that the government divides its powers between the levels of government, so that each level can focus on the needs of the the group of people they govern?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

What term describes the specific ways that each branch of government can limit the power of the other two branches?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

• Consent of the Governed

Which branch of government makes (writes) the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government carries out (enforces) the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which branch of government interprets (determines the meaning of) the laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Which of the following people/groups is NOT part of the Executive Branch?

• President

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Cabinet Members

Which of the following people/groups is NOT part of the Legislative Branch?

• Judges

• Congress

• House of Representatives

• Senate

Which of the following people/groups is NOT part of the Judicial Branch?

• Federal Judges

• Supreme Court Justices

• Attorney General

True or False: The House of Representatives has 435 members, and each state has a certain number of representatives based on how many people live in that state?

• True

• False