Structure of the U. S. Government

Structureof theU. S. Government Barry E. Bernier 12th Grade Social Studies

What document outlines the structure and functions of the Federal government? A. Declaration of Independence B. The Constitution of the United States C. Bill of Rights D. Articles of Confederation

The U.S. Constitution was ratified and went into effect in what year? A. 1787 B. 1775 C. 1776 D. 1789

The Constitution forms the Federal government into how many separate Branches? • Four • Two • Three • Five

The Legislative Branch is______, and contains the Senate and the House of Representatives. • Unicameral • Bicameral • Controlled by the President • Controlled by the State governments

The elected term for a U.S. Senator is for how many years? • Six years • Two years • Eight years • Four years

A member of the House of Representatives is elected to serve how many years? • Four years • Three years • Two years • Six years

The Judicial power of the United States is controlled by _______? • District Court judges. • The Supreme Court. • The Appellant Court. • The Attorney General.

The power of the Executive Branch is vested by the Constitution to whom? • The Speaker of the House. • The Chief of Staff. • The President of the Senate. • The President of the United States.

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Structure of the U. S. Government