US History Government Review Quiz

Which branch of government is responsible for creating laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• Executive
• Judicial
• Legislative

What are the first three words of the Constitution?

• In order to
• We the people
• Once upon a
• The United States

What term refers to the system that gives each government branch some power over the others?

• Articles of Confederation
• Ratification
• Federalism
• Checks and Balances

What is the name for a change or addition to the Constitution?

• Federalism
• Amendment
• Ratification
• Veto

Which branch of government hears cases about the laws and decides what the laws mean?

• judicial
• legislative
• executive

The first 10 Amendments are called...

• The Amendments. 
• The Bill of Rights
• Laws
• Important Information

Who is the leader of the executive branch and considered the leader of the US?

• President
• Prime Minister
• Dictator
• Chief of Staff

How many amendments are in the Constitution?

• 10

• 20

• 23

• 27

Congress is part of which branch of government?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• All 3 Branches