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WorksheetsThe Three Branches of Government
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Which branch of government interprets laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Which branch of government enforces laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Who is the current president?
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Who is the current vice president?
Michelle Obama
Nancy Pelosi
Bill Clinton
Kamala Harris
“The framers established a system of checks and balances in which each branch of government can check, or limit, the power of other branches. This system helps maintain balance in the power of the three branches.”
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
“To prevent any single group or institution in government from gaining too much authority, the Framers divided the federal government into three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Each branch has its own functions and powers.”
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which branch of government imposes taxes?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
The Congress is made up of
House and Senate
Senate and Convention
House and Constitution
Convention and Constitution
(Court case) “You have the right to remain silent…”
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
How many senators does each state have?
3
2
4
9
Who is Tammy Duckworth?
Illinois Representative
Illinois Senator
A supreme court justice
Who has the power to appoint a new supreme court justice?
The Congress
The Supreme Court
The House of Representatives
The President
If the president wants to declare war, who must approve that decision?
The Legislative Branch
The Judicial Branch
The vice president
Who has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Who has the power to impeach the president?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Which branch has the most power?
The legislative branch
The executive branch
The judicial branch
Which branch has the least power?
The legislative branch
The executive branch
The judicial branch
Who is the representative for our congressional district (Normal, IL)?
Darin LaHood
Michelle Obama
Tammy Duckworth
What number is our congressional district (Normal, IL)?
14th
15th
16th
17th
Roles of the president:
The president votes
Chief Citizen
Chief Executive
Chief Legislator
Chief Diplomat
Roles of the president:
The President visits deployed troops
Chief Citizens
Chief Executive
Commander in Chief
Chief Host
Roles of the president:
The president delivers a campaign speech
Commander in Chief
Chief Politician
Chief Citizen
Chief Host
Roles of the president:
The President represents the U.S.
Commander in Chief
Chief Legislator
Chief Politician
Chief Diplomat
Roles of the president:
The president meets influential citizens
Chief Citizen
Chief Host
Chief Politician
Chief Executive
How many representatives are a part of the house?
435
335
235
100
How many senators are there in congress?
435
335
235
100
Minimum age to be a representative
21
24
25
30
Minimum age to be a member of the senate
21
24
25
30
How long is a representative's term?
4 years
3 years
2 years
6 years
How long is a senators term?
4 years
2 years
3 years
6 years
How long does a supreme court justice serve for?
4 years
20 years
10 years
life
Read the following scenario: “A law was recently created to allow citizens to choose their own health care plan.” What branch has the power to perform this action?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Read the following scenario: “A peace treaty is made with Iran.” What branch has the power to perform this action?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Read the following scenario: “A replacement for the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has been chosen.” What branch has the power to perform this action?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Read the following scenario: “Bill Clinton is impeached” What branch has the power to perform this action?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
