Government Quiz

What system was created to make sure each branch of government has a way to limit the power of the other two branches of government?

• Federalism

• Democracy

• Checks and Balances

• Articles of Confederation

What document created three branches of government, a system of checks and balances, and an amendment procedure to allow it to change with the times?

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Democracy

• Constitution

System of government where power is divided between the federal and state levels of government.

• Federalism

• Republic

• Democracy

• Constitutional Democracy

Which branch of government writes laws, approves budget and spending, and approves presidential nominations?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

Which branch of government enforces laws, makes treaties with other nations, and has the Commander in Chief of the military?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Supreme Court

What was the name of the United States' first government, who gave too much power to the state governments?

• Constitution

• British Monarchy

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

This branch of government can interpret laws, make sure laws passed are constitutional, and can settle disputes between states.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Congress

Introduction to the Constitution, starts with "We, the People" and describes the purpose of government

• Declaration of Independence

• Preamble

• Bill of Rights

• 1st Amendment

These are members of the Legislative Branch.

• President, Vice President, Cabinet

• Congress, House of Representatives, Senate

• Supreme Court, Lower Federal Courts

• New York State

Power is divided into 3 branches of government.

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Power

• Confederacy