Worksheets3 Branches Notes Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Congress is BICAMERAL.
Congress is made up of how many houses?
Fill in the blank:
There are ____ Supreme Court justices.
2
9
8
4
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
How many branches of government are there in the United States?
2
3
4
What is the name of the highest court in the USA?
Cabinet
The Supreme Court
Congress
My house
What is the Judicial Branch made up of?
members of Congress
the nation’s Court system
the President & Vice President
citizens
Imagine you're in a superhero team tasked with keeping the city safe. Which member's role is similar to the branch of the U.S. government responsible for enforcing laws?
Executive - makes sure everyone follows the plan
Legislative - comes up with the rules for the team
Judicial - settles disputes when there's a disagreement
None of the above
The separation of powers in the U.S. government is designed to:
Ensure that no branch of government becomes too powerful
Allow for the quick passage of laws
Concentrate power within the executive branch
Reduce the influence of the judiciary
What is the term used to describe the system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches?
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Judicial Review
Which branch has the following powers:
- Approves presidential appointments
-Can levy & collect taxes
-Can declare war
-Can grant citizenship
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Imagine you're reading a graphic novel about the US Government as super heroes. One character has the special power to veto bills, stopping them in their tracks! Who could this be?
The Supreme Court
The President
State Governors
Mayors
Which article of the Constitution is about the powers of the judicial branch?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
What document establishes the division of powers between the branches of the U.S. government?
The Declaration of Independence
The Federalist Papers
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
What branch of government has the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?
What makes up the Executive Branch?
House of Representatives
Congress
The Supreme Court
President
Vice President
Cabinet Members
Schools
Parks
