WorksheetsThe Three Branches
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following is NOT part of the Preamble?
to form a more perfect Union
steps for amending the Constitution
to promote the general welfare
secure the blessing of liberty
The first words of the Constitution tells us that power and authority of our system of government comes from the
states
people
voters
lawmakers
Who is involved in amending the Constitution?
the Congress and the states
the president and the Congress
the states and the Supreme Court
the Supreme Court and the president
Your uncle just celebrated his 30th birthday. Can he run for a seat in the House of Representatives?
yes
no
only if he has first served in the state legislature
only if he has graduated from law school
A candidate you strongly support was just elected senator. How many years must pass until this candidate can be reelected?
2
4
6
no limit
The media are reporting a raise in federal income tax for the coming year. Where did the proposal for this new tax originate?
the president
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the Supreme Court
Troops from a foreign country have invaded Oregon. Which branch of government has the power to declare war against this aggressor?
the executive branch
the legislative branch
the judicial branch
The United States and another country recently agreed to a treaty on arms reductions. Who has the power to make such a treaty with a foreign country?
the executive branch
the legislative branch
the judicial branch
The president appointed a new ambassador to Haiti. Who must approve this appointment before it can take effect?
Congress
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the Supreme Court
A Supreme Court justice has announced her retirement. Who has the power to nominate a replacement?
the other Supreme Court members
the Senate
the House of Representatives
the president
The presidential candidate you favor has been called the "youngest person ever to run for president." How old must this candidate be to qualify for the presidency?
25 years old
30 years old
35 years old
40 years old
You are disappointed the morning after Election Day to discover that the new president was not the candidate of your choice. In how many years can you vote again?
2 years
4 years
6 years
10 years
If a president were to commit a federal offense, who has the power to impeach him or her?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the Vice President
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
If a president were to commit a federal offense, who has the power to try the impeached official?
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the Vice President
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What is the vice president's only Constitutional responsibility?
He is commander in chief of the armed forces.
She writes all foreign treaties.
He is responsible for all foreign policy.
She is the president of the Senate.
An argument has arisen between two states. Who has the power to settle this dispute?
the president
the courts of each state
the governor of the state with the complaint
the Supreme Court
After law school, your hope is to someday serve on the Supreme Court. How long would your term of office be?
2 years
4 years
6 years
for life
Who is the commander in chief of the U. S. military forces?
the vice president
the president
the speaker of the house
the chief justice of the Supreme Court
There has been talk of a new amendment allowing foreign-born citizens to run for president. Who would have the power to propose this amendment?
the states
the president
Congress
the Supreme Court
Who has the power to approve or veto legislation?
Congress
the states
the president
the Supreme Court
Members of the House of Representatives serve a _____ year term.
2
4
6
no limit
To represent your state in the House, how long must you have lived in your state?
3 years
5 year
7 years
9 years
There is a need to find money to build new ships for our navy. Who has the power to do this?
the Senate
the president
Congress
the House of Representatives
How many years in a senator's term of office?
2 years
4 years
6 years
no limit
A senator must have lived in the state they will represent for how many years?
7 years
9 years
12 years
all their life
Who must approve presidential appointments?
the Senate
the House of Representatives
Congress
the vice president
Who has the power to ratify treaties with foreign governments?
Congress
the House of Representatives
the Senate
the vice president
A federal judge has been accused of accepting bribes to rule on a certain case. Who will try this impeached judge?
Congress
the House of Representatives
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the Senate
Who can propose a new law about creating a new branch of our military?
Congress
the president
the vice president
the judicial branch
The United States is attacked by a foreign military power. Who has the power to declare war against this offending nation?
the president
the executive branch
the judicial branch
Congress
Who has the power to override a presidential veto?
the president
Congress
any Supreme Court justice
the vice president
Congress can propose an amendment to the Constitution but it requires
2/3 of the states to approve it.
the president's approval before the process can begin.
the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the amendment.
1/2 of the states to ratify the amendment.
How long does a president serve in office?
2 terms
4 years
8 years
life
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to be president?
be at least 35 years old
graduated from college
have lived in the U. S. for the previous 14 years
be a natural born citizen
The United States would like to make a treaty with Canada to improve trade. Who has the power to write this treaty?
Congress
the Senate
the president
the Supreme Court
Congress has approved a bill to require schools be in session 50 weeks each year. What can the president do to stop this bill?
She can send Congress home to prevent the final vote.
He can send the bill to the Supreme Court and have them veto it.
He can veto the bill and send it to the house where it began.
She has to sign the bill; there's nothing she can do to stop it.
A Supreme Court justice has announced she will retire at the end of the court's term in May. Who will have the power to nominate her replacement?
a state governor
a senator from the justice's home state
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
the president
Our new president needs help to run our country. Who has the power to appoint cabinet members to help her?
the president
the vice president
Congress
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
When we see the president step off Air Force One, someone in military uniform standing on the ground salutes the president. Why?
The president is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
The president holds the rank of 5-star general.
The president is known as the joint-chiefs of staff.
The president plans military strategy.
The U. S Constitution gives only one job to the vice president. What is it?
veto laws passed by Congress
try cases of impeachment of the president
select new members of the Supreme Court
to serve as the president of the Senate
Justice Robbins of the Supreme Court is 60 years old. How much longer can she serve on the Court?
She has to retire when she has her 85th birthday.
She is supposed to retire when she turns 65.
Judges are allowed to serve as long as they live.
Judges serve a 10 year term.
Congress passes a new law to take away a woman's right to vote. What can be done about this awful new law?
Nothing can be done. Congress has the power to make laws.
States can pass their own laws giving women the right to vote.
The U. S. Supreme Court can rule the law unconstitutional.
Congress doesn't have the power to make such a law.
A man sues the United States because he wants his picture on a $25 bill. Who will listen to and decide this case?
the court in the city where he lives
the state supreme court in his home state
the Supreme Court
Judge Judy
Alabama, Georgia, and Florida sue each other over their right to take water from the Chattahoochee River. Where would this case be heard?
one of the state courts
whichever state gets to court first
the Supreme Court
Washington, D.C. court
The president has been impeached. Who will preside over the impeachment case of the president?
the Vice President
the President of the Senate
the Speaker of the House
the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
