Understanding Government Branches and Powers

Front

What is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

Back

To ensure that no single branch becomes too powerful

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative branch

Front

Who is the head of the Executive branch of the U.S. government?

Back

The President

Front

What is the main role of the Judicial branch?

Back

To interpret laws

Front

Which of the following is a power of Congress? To declare war, To appoint judges, To veto laws, To interpret the Constitution

Back

To declare war

Front

What is one power of the President? Options: To make laws, To declare laws unconstitutional, To veto bills, To interpret laws

Back

To veto bills

Front

Which branch of government has the power to decide if a law is constitutional?

Back

Judicial branch

Front

What is the term used to describe the division of government into different branches?

Back

Separation of powers

Front

What is the main function of the federal government?

Back

To govern the entire country

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

Back

Executive branch