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Three Branches Scavenger Hunt
Which of these choices is not one of the three branches of our government defined by
our Constitution?
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A - Executive
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B - Legislative
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C - Congressional
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D - Judicial
Which branch of government is given the power to make laws?
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A - Executive
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B - Legislative
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C - Congressional
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D - Judicial
Part 1: The Executive Branch
Executive Branch Ben's Guide: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html
The Learning Booth: http://www.voteutah.org/learning/government/three_branches.html
What the President can and cannot do
http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/17.htm
Which of the following is not a part of the Executive branch of government?
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A - Vice President
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B - Congress
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C - Cabinet Members
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D - President
Who is the head of the Executive branch of our government?
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A - Vice President
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B - Congress
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C - Cabinet Members
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D - President
If the President does not like a bill sent to him by Congress, he can refuse to sign it.
Refusing to sign the bill is called what?
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A - Delete
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B - Veto
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C - Repeal
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D - Pass
Can the President declare war on another country?
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A - Yes
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B - No
Can the President authorize the use of military troops overseas without declaring war?
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A - Yes
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B - No
Which of the following is not a requirement to become president?
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A - 35 Years Old
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B - Native Born
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C - Live in the U.S. for 14 Years
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D - Served in Congress for 10 Years
Part 2: The Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch Ben's Guide: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html
The Learning Booth:
http://www.voteutah.org/learning/government/three_branches.html#judicial
Which of the following is not a chamber of Congress?
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A - Legislative
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B - Senate
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C - House of Representatives
Why does each chamber of Congress have a different number of representatives?
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A - So only larger states will benefit
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B - Balance of representation between both larger and smaller states
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C - So only smaller states will benefit
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D - President and Vice President will have equal power
What are the powers Congress has?
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A - Declare war
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B - Make bills which eventually become laws
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C - Regulate trade between the states
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D - Approve the making of money
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E - Make laws about taxing and borrowing money
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F- All of the above
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
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A - 100
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B - 500
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C - 435
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D - 156
The number of representatives in the House of Representatives is determined by..
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A - Population
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B - Presidential Appointment
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C - 2 representatives per state
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D - A vote
How many members are there in the Senate?
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A - 100
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B - 500
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C - 435
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D - 156
What is the term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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A - 2 Years
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B - 4 Years
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C - 6 Years
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D - 8 Years
What is the term for a member of the Senate?
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A - 2 Years
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B - 4 Years
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C - 6 Years
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D - 8 Years
Which of the following is a requirement to become a United States Senator?
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A - 30 years old
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B - 35 years old
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C - 40 years old
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D - None of the above
Part 3: The Judicial Branch
Legislative Branch Ben's Guide: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/35/government/branches.html
The Learning Booth:
http://www.voteutah.org/learning/government/three_branches.html#judicial
How was the Supreme Court established?
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A - By Congress
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B - By the Constitution
Who makes up the Supreme Court?
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A - One Justice
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B - One Jury and 3 Justices
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C - Five Justices
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D - Nine Justices
What is a requirement to become a Supreme Court Justice?
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A - Have to practice law
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B - Have to have been a member of Congress
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C - Have to pass a written test
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D - There are no requirements
What president was a Supreme Court Justice?
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A - Woodrow Wilson
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B - William Howard Taft
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C - Abraham Lincoln
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D - John Adams
What is one of the two main responsibilities of the Supreme Court?
A - Hearing important cases like murder
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B - Hearing cases involving the Constitution
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C - Hearing cases involving famous people
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D - Hearing trial involving important politicians
How does someone get to become a Supreme Court Justice?
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A - Election
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B - Presidential Appointment
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C - Inherited
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D - Reality TV Contest
Which of the following is not a way a Supreme Court justice can lose their job?
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A - They lose an election
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B - They retire
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C - They are impeached
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D - They resign