Three Branches of Government

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for making laws?

• judicial branch

• administrative branch

• legislative branch

• executive branch

Who is the head of the executive branch of the federal government?

• Vice President of the United States

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

• President of the United States

Which branch of the federal government interprets the laws and ensures they are constitutional?

• Administrative branch

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

What is the term used to describe the division of powers among the three branches of government?

• separation of powers

• judicial review

• federalism

• checks and balances

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the federal government?

• To limit the power of the federal government and protect individual rights.

• To provide a system of checks and balances between the states and the federal government.

• To ensure equal representation of all states in the government.

• To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Which branch of the federal government is responsible for approving or rejecting presidential appointments?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• Executive Branch

Who has the power to veto bills passed by the legislative branch?

• Speaker of the House

• President

• Governor

• Supreme Court

Which branch of the federal government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Administrative branch

• Legislative branch

What is the main role of the legislative branch of the federal government?

• Make laws

• Execute laws

• Interpret laws

• Enforce laws

What is the main role of the judicial branch of the federal government?

• Interpret and apply the law

• Manage the economy.

• Create and enforce laws.

• Conduct foreign policy.