Pre/ Post Test Answers

1.     What are the 3 branches of the National Government?
    Executive Branch
    Legislative Branch
    Judicial Branch

2.     List at least 3 duties of the Executive Branch?
    Make sure the laws are obeyed.
    Advise the president on issues and help carry out policies.
    President is commander of the military

3.     List at least 3 duties of the Legislative Branch?  
    Makes laws controlling trade between states and between the
    United States and other countries.
    Makes laws about taxes and borrowing money.
    Approves the making of money.
    Can declare war on other countries.

4.     List at least 3 duties of the Judicial Branch?
    Make sure all laws are constitutional
    Hears court cases that have made their way through the court system.
    Decides on arguments about the meaning of the laws.

5.     Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
      President of the United States

6.     How does the president get into office?
    Elected by the people.

7.     How are the Supreme Court Justices determined?
    Appointed by the president.

8.     How are Senators determined?
    Elected by the state

9.     What are 2 duties of your state Senator?
    Represent the people of the state
    Make laws in congress

10. Name 3 National Monuments located in Washington D.C.
    Washington Monument
    Lincoln Memorial
    Jefferson memorial
    Arlington Cementary
    Vietnam Wall
    The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial