Exploring the Three Branches of the US Federal Government

What are the two houses that make up the U.S. Congress?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• House of Delegates and House of Burgesses

• House of Assembly and House of Council

Which house of Congress has the exclusive power to initiate tax laws and spending bills?

• Neither house

• House of Representatives

• Both houses

• Senate

What are the eligibility requirements to become the President of the United States?

• At least 30 years old, a natural-born citizen, and lived in the U.S. for 9 years

• At least 35 years old, a natural-born citizen, and lived in the U.S. for 14 years

• At least 40 years old, a naturalized citizen, and lived in the U.S. for 10 years

• At least 45 years old, a natural-born citizen, and lived in the U.S. for 20 years

How many terms can a U.S. President serve according to the 22nd Amendment?

• Unlimited terms

• Two four-year terms

• One four-year term

• Three four-year terms

Who serves as the head of the Senate?

• Vice President

• President

• Chief Justice

• Speaker of the House

What power does the Senate have that the House of Representatives does not?

• Initiating tax laws

• Approving presidential appointments

• Declaring war

• Coining money

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To increase the power of the President

• To speed up the legislative process

• To ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful

• To reduce the number of laws passed

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?

• Electing the President

• Writing laws

• Interpreting the constitutionality of laws

• Enforcing laws

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the constitutionality of laws?

• None of the above

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative