Government Quiz

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• judicial branch

• administrative branch

• legislative branch

• executive branch

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• administrative branch

• judicial branch

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish a monarchy in the country.

• To promote economic growth and development.

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

• To ensure equal distribution of wealth among citizens.

What are the three levels of government in the United States?

• central, provincial, and municipal

• federal, state, and local

• federal, county, and city

• national, regional, and municipal

Which branch of governments job is to enforce the law

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federalist

What type of government does the Texas Constitution provide for its citizens?

• Oligarchy

• Communist

• Constitutional monarchy

• Constitutional democratic republic (democracy)

What is the highest court in the United States?

• Court of Appeals

• District Court

• Supreme Court

• State Supreme Court

The U.S. Constitution maintains a republican system of government through the —

• creation of a Presidential cabinet

• President’s power to veto

• election of representatives who make laws

• appointment of federal judges for life

Which of the following is a power reserved to the states, according to the U.S. Constitution?

• Starting wars

• Regulating interstate commerce

• Holding elections

• printing money

What is the role of the state government?

• The role of the state government is to enforce federal laws.

• The role of the state government is to govern and make decisions on behalf of the state's residents.

• The role of the state government is to regulate international trade.

• The role of the state government is to provide healthcare services to its residents.