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3 Branches of Government Answer Key

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Executive Branch
#1 Who is the leader of the Executive Branch? (2) The President and his cabinet
#2 Where is home to the executive office? The White House
#3 Who is in charge of the cabinet? The Vice President
#4 True or False: The executive branch write the laws? False
#5 Who is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces? The President
Legislative Branch
#1 Who is in charge of the Legislative Branch? Congress
#2 Name the two parts of Congress The Senate and The House of Representatives
#3 How many Senators are there from each state? 2
#4 Which part of Congress is representation based on population? The House of the Representatives
#5 What is the "home" of the Legislative Branch? U.S. Capitol Building
Judicial Branch
#1 What is the highest court? Supreme Court
#2 How many Justices are there in the Supreme Court? 9
#3 How long is a term for a Supreme Court Justice? For life
#4 Who appoints a Supreme Court Justice if you need a new one? The President
#5 What is the role of the Judicial Branch? Interpret the laws
Vocabulary
#1 What does federal mean? relating to a form of government in which power is shared between a central government and individual states, provinces, etc.
#2 What does it mean to "veto" a bill? A decision by the President to not allow or approve of a law
#3 What is a democracy? A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting
#4 What is jurisdiction? The power given to courts to interpret the law.
#5 Define Impeachment. To charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office
Which Branch Has The Power?
#1 Which branch is responsible for executing the laws? Executive Branch
#2 Which branch writes and passes the laws? Legislative Branch
#3 Which branch has the veto power? Executive Branch
#4 Which branch is responsible for interpreting the constitution? Judicial Branch
#5 Which branch appoints the cabinet officials and who does it? Executive Branch; the President
Final Question
The 3 Branches of Government is also known as a system of what? Checks and Balances