US/Canada Government Quiz

The Supreme Court is in which branch of government?

• Legislative
• Executive
• Judicial
• All 3 Branches

What is the main job of the legislative branch?

• Head of the military
• Interpret laws
• Enforce laws
• Make laws

What is the system in place the guarantees that no one branch will become too powerful?

• Separation of Powers
• Limited Government
• Checks and Balances
• Majority Rule

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Supreme Court
• District Court
• Local Court
• Circuit Court

Who signs bills to become laws? 

• Speaker of the House
• President
• Vice President
• Chief Justice

The Federal government is divided into how many branches?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The United States federal government is divided into the 

• executive and legislative branches
• legislative and judicial branches
• executive and judicial branches
• executive, legislative, and judicial branches 

What are two criteria for voting in the United States?

• You must be a citizen and at least 21 years old
• You must be a citizen and at least 18 years old
• Everyone who can read English can vote
• Citizens of the United States and Mexico can vote

What are the first 10 amendments called?

• Electoral College
• Congress
• Bill of Rights
• amendment

The president is a part of which branch of government?

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• None of these