Branches of Government

What is the main purpose of the Constitution?

• To list the names of all U.S. presidents

• To explain the history of the United States

• To describe the geography of the United States

• To provide a set of rules and laws for the government and citizens

Who makes up the legislative branch?

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Supreme Court judges

• The President and Vice President

• The Cabinet members

What is the role of the President in the executive branch?

• To judge court cases

• To approve or veto laws passed by Congress

• To give advice to the Senate

• To make laws

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Family Court

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeals

• The District Court

How can the House of Representatives check on the President?

• By writing new laws

• By impeaching the President if he or she does something against the law

• By choosing new judges

• By giving advice to the President