Question

The U.S. Constitution calls for how many branches of government?
(1 point)
Responses

two
two

three
three

four
four

five

Which of the following responsibilities are held by the legislative, rather than the executive, branch? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

writing and voting on new laws
writing and voting on new laws

providing social programs to citizens
providing social programs to citizens

selecting new judges for federal courts
selecting new judges for federal courts

determining the budget of government departments
determining the budget of government departments

determining the priorities of law enforcement agencies

How does the federal court system decide which criminal cases to take?
(1 point)
Responses

They take cases that have already seen state courts.
They take cases that have already seen state courts.

A grand jury decides if each case has merit.
A grand jury decides if each case has merit.

They take cases that are being appealed.
They take cases that are being appealed.

A Supreme Court justice decides which cases should be addressed.
A Supreme Court justice decides which cases should be addressed.

Answer 1

1. The U.S. Constitution calls for **three** branches of government.

2. The responsibilities held by the legislative branch, rather than the executive branch, include:
- **writing and voting on new laws**
- **determining the budget of government departments**

3. The federal court system decides which criminal cases to take by:
- **They take cases that are being appealed.**