Nancy Maust

EDIM508 INJ_200830

This production is intended to reinforce information about the three branches of American government, which has been previously taught, through a variety of interactive activities and video presentations. This presentation can be view as a learning center with two students or a large group seated in pairs. As they watch the slideshow, there will be slides that require someone to click to view a video segment or answer numbered questions about the video.

The Pennsylvania standard for Civics and Government  state:

5.1.6  Describe the principles and ideals shaping government.

5.3.6  Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.

5.3.9  Compare the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.

Executive Legislative

Judicial

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House of Representatives Senate

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Requirements to be a Representative

• Must be at least 25 years old

• A citizen of the United States for 7

years.• A resident in the state you are

representing

• Members are elected as direct

representatives of the public

every 2 years

Requirements to be a Senator

• Must be at least 30 years old

• A citizen of the United States for 9

years.• A resident in the state you are

elected.• Term of office is 6 years

• Elections held every 2 years when

one-third of the Senate’s terms expire

Number 1’s tell number 2’s the requirements for becoming a

representative.

Number 2’s tell number 1’s the requirements for becoming a

senator.1’s click here to check 2’s answers

2’s click here to check 1’s answers Click

here

Click ME after finishing all three

quizzes

Legislative Branch Quiz

1. The New Jersey plan required that each state had the same number of seats in the federal legislature.

A. True

B. False

2. The legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

A. True

B. False

3. Another term for a legislative body that has two houses is

A. federalism B. bicameral

C. bilegislative D. capitalism

4. Which of the following is not true of the Senate:

A. It has 100 members. B. They serve a four year term.

C. A Senator must be a resident in the state she/he represents.

D. A Senator must be a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years.

5. Which of the following is not true of the House of Representatives:

A. It has 435 members. B. They serve a 2 year term.

C. Each state gets the same number of seats in the house.

D. A Representative must be a resident in the state and district which she/he represents.BACK

Executive Branch Quiz

1. The President is elected to a six year term of office.

A. True

B. False

2. The President is elected when s/he receives the majority of the popular vote.

A. True

B. False

3. The President has the power to nominate Supreme Court justices.

A. True

B. False

4. According to the constitution, which of the following qualifications is not needed to become President?

A. Be at least 35 years of age. B. Be a naturalized citizen.

C. Live in the United States for 14 years. D. Be a male.

5. When the President refused to sign a bill that is passed by Congress, this is called

A. A veto B. Executive privilege

C. An executive order D. impeachment

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Judicial Branch Quiz

1. There are nine Supreme Court justices.

A. True

B. False

2. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

A. True

B. False

3. The term for a Supreme Court justice is for life.

A. True

B. False

4. The ________________nominates individuals to be Supreme Court justices, and the _______________ Approves them.

A. President/Congress B. Congress/President

C. Congress/Supreme Court D. President/Supreme Court

5. One of the duties of the___________________ is to ensure that laws creaeted by Congress are Constitutional.

A. Congress B. President

C. Pentagon D. Supreme Court

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Citation (APA)Washington, D.C.. 100% Educational Videos(1998). Retrieved November 10, 2008, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Citation (APA)The Almost Painless Guide to the Legislative Branch. United Learning(1998). Retrieved November 10, 2008, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Citation (APA)The Almost Painless Guide to the Executive Branch. United Learning(1998). Retrieved November 10, 2008, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Citation (APA)The Senate Impeachment trial of Bill Clinton.. IRC(2005). Retrieved November 10, 2008, fromDiscovery Education: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

Smith, Adam. “Image of the House of Representatives.” Photo. A Day on Capital Hill with Adam Smith 12 Nov. 2008. 13 Nov. 2008. <http://www.house.gov/adamsmith/young/a_day.html >.