Three Branches of Government

Multiple Choice

What are the three branches of government?

• Judicial, Executive, Municipal
• Legislative, Executive, Judicial
• Executive, Legislative, Local
• Legislative, Administrative, Regulatory

Match

Match the correct branch of government to its description.

• Established by Article I of the Constitution and includes the House of Representatives and the Senate

• Power is vested in the President according to Article II of the Constitution

• Created by Article III of the Constitution and includes the Supreme Court

Legislative Branch

Executive Branch

Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a power of the legislative branch?

• Making laws
• Declaring war

• Declaring laws unconstitutional

• Impeaching the president

Multiple Choice

What power does the President have over laws passed by Congress?

• The President can amend laws passed by Congress.
• The President can veto laws passed by Congress.
• The President can ignore laws passed by Congress.
• The President can create new laws without Congress approval.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the system of checks and balances?

• To promote competition between branches.

• To limit the number of government officials.
• To prevent the concentration of power in one branch of government.

• To ensure all branches have equal power.

Multiple Choice

The principle of separation of powers means that

• The powers are interchangeable among the branches.

• The principle allows for unlimited power in one branch of government.
• The legislative, executive, and judicial powers are combined in one entity.
• Each branch has distinct responsibilities.

Multiple Choice

How does the judicial branch check the power of the executive branch?

• By making laws

• By vetoing laws

• By controlling budgets

• By declaring executive actions unconstitutional

Multiple Choice

Which branch can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority?

• Congress
• State Governments

• Cabinet Members

• Supreme Court