9th grade · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 10
Three Branches
Congress, the president and the courts
What your child practices
How Articles I, II and III set up Congress, the presidency and the courts, terms and numbers, amending the Constitution, and choosing and confirming justices.
California Content Standards learning standard: 12.4.1; 12.4.2; 12.4.4; 12.4.5; 12.4.6 · Articles I, II and III, amending the Constitution, and selecting and confirming Supreme Court justices
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court?
- 7
- 9
- 100
- 12
9
Hint: One chief justice and eight associates.
Question 2
How long is a US senator's term?
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 8 years
- 6 years
6 years
Hint: One-third are elected every two years.
Question 3
Why does the House have more members from California than from Wyoming?
- House seats are based on population
- California is older
- Senators decide
- Wyoming asked for fewer
House seats are based on population
Hint: The census counts people every 10 years.
Question 4
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
- For life, unless they retire, die or are removed
- 10 years
- Until the next election
- 4 years
For life, unless they retire, die or are removed
Hint: To keep them independent.
Question 5
How old must a US senator be?
- At least 18
- At least 25
- At least 35
- At least 30
At least 30
Hint: Representatives must be 25.
Question 6
The president's cabinet is made up of…
- State governors
- Members of Congress
- Supreme Court justices
- The heads of executive departments
The heads of executive departments
Hint: Such as the secretary of state.