US Government Test - 5th Grade

Front

The United States government is divided into how many branches?

Back

3

Front

The President is the head of which branch of government?

Back

Executive

Front

What is the main job of the executive branch?

Back

enforce laws

Front

The Supreme Court is in which branch of government? Options: Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Back

Judicial

Front

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

Back

Interpret laws

Front

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

Back

Make laws

Front

What is the system in place that guarantees that no one branch will become too powerful? Options: Democratic Principles, Checks and Balances, Majority Rule

Back

Checks and Balances

Front

What is the highest court in the United States?

Back

The Supreme Court

Front

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Back

9

Front

Who signs bills to become laws? Options: Speaker of the House, President, Vice President, Chief Justice

Back

President