Separation of Powers

Which branch makes national laws and is bicameral with the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Executive branch led by the President

• Legislative branch known as Congress

• Judicial branch called the Supreme Court

• State governments in federalism system

How is representation in the House of Representatives determined?

• By number of counties in a state

• By land area measured in square miles

• Population-based representation by state

• Equal representation for every state

How is representation in the Senate determined?

• Appointed by governors annually

• Selected by state legislatures only

• Population-based proportional seats

• Two senators per state equally

Which power belongs only to Congress under the Constitution?

• Power to enforce the laws

• Power to maintain the military

• Power to negotiate treaties

• Power to declare war

• Power to coin money

Which statement correctly describes separation of powers in the U.S. government?

• One branch controls all national power

• Three branches share identical duties

• Three branches with distinct responsibilities

• Two branches make laws jointly always

Which requirement must a person meet to become President?

• Serve in Congress for four years

• Be at least thirty-five years old

• Hold a law degree from college

• Be appointed by the Supreme Court

How is the President elected to office?

• By direct national popular vote

• By the Electoral College system

• By the House choosing the winner

• By governors of each state voting

Which is a power of the executive branch?

• Appoints federal judges with Senate

• Veto power over legislation

• Commander-in-chief of the military

• Approves treaties without Senate

• Delivers the State of the Union

Which branch interprets laws and can declare them unconstitutional?

• State courts under governors

• Judicial branch Supreme Court

• Executive branch President

• Legislative branch Congress

What is judicial review?

• Court making new federal laws

• Court reviewing budgets annually

• Court determining constitutional compliance

• Court approving international treaties