The Three Branches of Government

How many members are in the House of Representatives, and how are they chosen?

• 100 members, appointed by the President

• 435 members, based on state population, elected by the people

• 50 members, one from each state

• 200 members, chosen by the Senate

How many members are in the Senate, and how are they distributed?

• 50 members, one from each state

• 100 members total - two from each of the 50 states

• 200 members, four from each state

• 435 members, based on state population

Name one key power of the Legislative Branch.

• Declare war, enact legislation, approve Presidential appointments, establish budgets

• Interpret laws and settle disputes

• Enforce laws and command the military

• Appoint Supreme Court justices

Which of the following is NOT a key power of the Legislative Branch?

• Declare war

• Enact legislation

• Approve Presidential appointments

• Appoint Supreme Court Justices

Fill in the blank: The President is the __________ of armed forces.

• Commander-in-Chief

• Chief Justice

• Prime Minister

• Speaker

Fill in the blank: The President has the power to implement and enforce laws passed by __________.

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The Cabinet

• The Vice President

Fill in the blank: The President can appoint federal __________ heads.

• agency

• state

• city

• school

Fill in the blank: The President can nominate __________ members.

• Cabinet

• Parliament

• Supreme Court

• Senate

Both President and Vice-President are selected by the people through the __________ process.

• Judicial

• Electoral

• Legislative

• Executive

Fill in the blank: Members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the _______ and confirmed by the Senate.

• President

• Speaker of the House

• Chief Justice

• Secretary of State