Name and # ________________________________ Choose the best answer for the following questions.

1. How many branches are in the government? a) b) c) d) 4 3 2 1

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What is a power of the Executive branch? a) b) c) d) Enforce laws Declare laws unconstitutional Make laws Create a bicameral legislature

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What is a power of the Judicial branch? a) b) c) d) Enforce laws Commander in Chief of the military Declare laws unconstitutional Make laws

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What is a power of the Legislative branch? a) b) c) d) Declare laws unconstitutional Enforce laws Make laws Interpret laws

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What does Bicameral mean? a) b) c) d) Two Parts Four Parts Six parts Eight parts

6.

How many people are chosen for the House of Representatives? a) b) c) d) 2 It depends on the states population 6 100

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How many people are in the Senate? a) b) c) d) 100 55 It depends on the population of the state There is no Senate in our country.

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What is the first step in a bill becoming a law? a) b) c) d) It is signed by the president It is called unconstitutional by the Supreme Court It is presented to Congress It is changed

9.

How long does a Supreme Court justice keep his or her job? a) b) c) d) 4 years 9 years 20 years He or she keeps the job for life.

10. Which of the following is an example of the system of checks and balances? a) b) c) d) The executive branch commanding the military. The legislative branch overriding a presidents veto. Congress raising taxes. A Supreme Court justice having his or her job for life.

11. Which of the following is an example of the system of checks and balances?
a) b) c) d) The president is the head of the executive branch. The legislative branch makes laws. The president vetoes a bill. Congress declares war.

Match the word or phrase to the correct branch of government.

1. 2. 3. 4. ____ Can override a presidents veto ____ Can veto laws ____ The Supreme Court ____ Declares war A. Executive Branch B. Legislative Branch C. Judicial Branch

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6. 7. 8. 9.

____ Leads the military

____ Raises money ____ Keeps the job for life ____ Justices ____ President

10. ____ Congress

Short Answer: Choose one (1) of the following questions and answer it in the space below using complete sentences.
1. 2. What would happen if a bill was passed in Congress, but vetoed by the President? How are power and authority the same? How are they different?

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