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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why does the U.S have three branches of government?
Government Control.
To keep one branch from becoming too powerful (Checks and Balances).
To force citizens to follow three different powers.
To give more people jobs.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are NOT one of the three branches of government?
Judicial
Secretary of State
Legislative
Executive
FBI
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is considered the lawmaking branch of government?
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Federal
- 4. Fill in the Blank
The __________ is the head of the Executive Branch.
- 5. Multiple Choice
This branch of government carries out or executes the laws.
Judicial
State
Legislative
Executive
- 6. Fill in the Blank
The _____________ branch interprets the laws.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Legislative Branch has two houses of Congress. Which of the following are the names of the two houses?
House of Representatives & Republicans
Senate & Supreme Court
House of Representatives & Senate
Senate & The President
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who has the power to veto a bill before it becomes a law?
Vice President
President
Supreme Court
Congress
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are members of the President's Cabinet?
(Check All That Apply)
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Senate
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
- 10. Multiple Choice
The highest court in the judicial branch is called?
Supreme Court
Federal Court
State Court
Appellate Court
- 11. Fill in the Blank
Before a __________ becomes a law, it must pass through both houses of Congress.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
5
9
13
3
- 13. Multiple Choice
How many senators does each state receive?
100
50
2
1
- 14. Fill in the Blank
There are ______ members of the House of Representatives.
- 15. Multiple Choice
How old must you be to run for president?
35
45
50
25
- 16. Open Ended
Explain how someone becomes a Supreme Court justice. What is the process?
- 17. Multiple Choice
The number of representatives a state receives is based on which of the following?
Economics
Population
Political Party Affiliation
Square miles per state
- 18. Multiple Choice
The head of the Supreme Court is called?
The head judge
The team leader
The Chief Justice
The Oldest Judge
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who assumes power if the current president can no longer serve?
Secretary of State
Vice President
The President's wife
The Attorney General
- 20. Fill in the Blank
A presidential election is held every ___ years.
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