Branches of Government

The system of dividing powers and duties of government into different branches is called...

• Checks and balances
• Separation of powers
• Third amendment
• Constitutional rights

Which of these is NOT a branch of government?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Executive
• Senate

Which branch of government has the power to make laws?

• Judicial
• Legislative
• Senate
• Executive

In this system the crown appointed Governor was replaced by a locally appointed Governor General as Head of State.

• Republican

• Old representative

• Constitutional monarchy

• Crown Colony

What's the supreme law of the land?

• The Legislative Branch

• The Constitution

• Electorate

• The Parliament

The purpose of the checks and balances system is to

• make sure the President has the most power.

• to write checks and keep people from fighting.

• to balance the power of the three branches of government.

• to ensure that the MPs are doing their job

Which branch includes a system of courts?

• Executive
• Judicial 
• Legislative

Which branch enforces (carries out) laws, signs or vetoes bills, and chooses judges for the Supreme Court?

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

What are the two types of democracy?

• Parliamentary and Presidential
• Oligarchy
• Presidential and Monarchy
• Monarchy and Dictatorship

Who selects the executive branch in a Parliamentary Democracy?

• The citizens
• The President
• The legislative branch
• The king