Branches of Government

(Blank)

100

There are this many branches of the U.S. government.

Three

100

The President says “no” to a law passed by Congress.

Veto 

100

This branch can override a presidential veto.

The Legislative Branch 

100

The reason the Constitution divides power between branches.

Protect democracy and/or prevent abuse of power 

(Blank)

100

This branch makes the laws.

The Legislative Branch

100

You must be at least this old to be President.

35 Years Old 

100

You must be this old to be a U.S. Senator.

30 Year Old 

100

This document created the system of checks and balances.

The U.S. Constitution

(Blank)

100

This branch enforces the laws.

The Executive Branch 

100

This part of Congress has 100 members, with two from each state, and can approve presidential appointments.

The Senate 

100

Supreme Court justices serve for this long.

For life

100

This system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Checks and balances 

(Blank)

100

This branch interprets the laws.

The Judicial Branch 

100

You must be this old to be a member of the House of Representatives.

25 Years Old 

100

Congress uses this power to remove the President from office.

Impeachment 

100

There are this many justices on the Supreme Court.

Nine (Including Chief Justice)