Branches of USA Government

Which is NOT a duty of the Judicial Branch?

• to make laws
• to judge the fairness of the laws
• to interpret the laws
• to settle disputes about laws

The principle of each branch having power to cancel the action of another branch is called...

• separation of powers
• the federal system
• checks and balances
• majority rule

Which branch conducts foreign affairs?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

In which city is the USA federal government located?

• Philadelphia, PA
• Harrisburg, PA
• Washington, D.C.
• New York City, NY

What kind of system best names the way the USA government is organized - into both branches AND levels?

• unitary system
• federal system
• confederal system

Choose the detail that is NOT part of the Executive Branch.

• President
• Senators
• Cabinet Members
• Vice-President

Who is the current leader of the Executive Branch of US government?

• President Trump

• President Biden

• Governor Wolf

• Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Which branch includes the Senate and the House of Representatives?

• Executive
• Legislative
• Judicial

Where does Congress meet?

• in the White House
• in the Supreme Court
• in Harrisburg, PA
• in the Capitol

Which way is the city of Washington, D.C. spelled?

• capitol
• capital