1. Bellringer set

2. 1. Wednesday – 1/10
Which statement best describes how the branches of the U.S. government work together to enact a treaty?
A.The House of Representatives approves it, and the president signs it

3. 2. Thursday – 1/11
Why does the U.S. Constitution give different branches of government checks on one another’s power?
a.It prevents any one branch from gaining much more power than the other branches.

4. 3. Friday – 1/12 How long can Supreme Court justices remain in office?
a.until they decide to retire or for life

5. 4. Thursday – 1/17

6. 5. Friday – 11/19
Which statement best evaluates why the Constitution separates the branches of government?
A.The separation prevents any branch of government from gaining too much power.

7. 6. Monday – 1/22
What is something that both the federal government and the Louisiana state government do? a.collect taxes

8. 7. Tuesday -1/23
Why does the U.S. Constitution rely so much on the use of separation of powers?
a.because it prevents any individual or group from gaining too much power

9. 8. Wed – 1/24 Which list correctly completes the table?
a.(1) Executive Branch, (2) Legislative Branch, (3) Judicial Branch

10. 9. Thursday – 1/25
The main function of the executive branch of the U.S. government is to
a.carry out laws that affect all citizens.

11. 10. TGIF – 1/26
Which benefit is gained by having both the executive and legislative branches involved in selecting federal judges?
a.The judicial branch is kept from employing too many members

12. Study for your Bellringer test