Comprehension Questions
- Name the three branches of government, and tell what each branch does.
- Sharing and balancing the power so one branch cannot control the others is called what?
- What is the legislative branch of the U.S. government called?
- What two houses make up Congress?
- How many members make up the U.S. Senate? The U.S. House of Representatives?
- The number of U.S. Representatives from each state is based on what?
- Who is in charge of the executive branch of the federal government?
- What makes up the judicial branch of the U.S. government?
- Name the highest court in the United States, and tell how many justices serve on it.
- Where is the federal government headquartered?
- Name the building located in the U.S. capital for each branch of government.
Critical Thinking Questions
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If the President and Congress cannot agree on the meaning of something in the Constitution, who makes the final decision?
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Explain why checks and balances is so important.
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North Dakota’s Congressional delegation is made up of how many people?
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The capital of the United States is not located in any state. Why is this a good idea?
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The District of Columbia was named after a famous explorer. Who?