American Politics Quiz

Which branch of the government is responsible for enforcing law?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Department of Defense

What is the role of the Judicial Branch?

• To enforce public policies

• To interpret the constitution and rule on conflicts

• To make decisions about foreign policies

• To draft and pass bills

Who is the current President of the United States?

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• George Washington

What does the term 'public policy' refer to?

• Budget decisions

• Decision about the supply of money in the economy

• Decisions regarding the normal lives of American citizens

• Actions the executive plan intends to take to reach certain goals

Which policy category does raising property taxes in the city to pay for a new school represent?

• Fiscal policies

• Monetary policies

• Foreign policies

• Domestic policies

What is the major characteristic of the Democratic Party's platform?

• Less taxes and more laissez-faire policies

• Smaller federal government; more state power and influence

• Expanding civil rights for minorities

• Increased funding for the military

What is the major characteristic of the Republican Party's platform?

• Expanding civil rights for minorities

• Supporting social liberalism

• Less spending on social welfare programs

• Strengthening environmental protection

How can the people directly alter the government?

• By suing the government for violating the law

• By lobbying and meeting with members of congress

• By peacefully protesting

• All of the above

What is the primary function of the Executive Branch?

• To interpret the constitution and rule on conflicts

• To enforce laws and public policies

• To draft and pass bills

• To make decisions about foreign policies

What does the term 'legislative power' refer to?

• The ability to enforce laws

• The ability to interpret the constitution

• The ability to make or enact laws

• The ability to control the supply of money in the economy