10/23 SS Chapter 3 Lesson 2

How many branches of government do we have in the United States?

• 10

• 5

• 3

• 1

The United States government uses ___________ to ensure one branch of government does not hold too much power. 

• rock, paper, scissors

• tick tack toe

• checks and balances

• check marks

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Military

• Legislative

• Judicial

Who has the power to interpret the laws in the United States government?

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• President

• Senate

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers in the United States government?

• To increase taxes

• To elect the president

• To create more jobs

• To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

State and local taxes are used to pay for services such as police, fire departments, schools, and libraries. 

• True

• False

Who has the authority to veto bills passed by Congress?

• Supreme Court

• President

• Senate

• Governor

Which of the following is NOT a service typically funded by state and local taxes?

• Fire departments

• Police departments

• National defense

• Public schools