United States Government Quiz

What is the principle that divides the powers of government between the national government and state governments called?

• checks and balances

• federalism

• separation of powers

• unitary system

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

• administrative branch

What is the term for the system in which each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other branches?

• separation of powers

• division of labor

• cooperative federalism

• checks and balances

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment

What is the term for the division of government into three separate branches?

• checks and balances

• federalism

• judicial review

• separation of powers

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and the Constitution?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• military branch

• judicial branch

What is the term for the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional?

• judicial power

• legislative review

• executive authority

• judicial review

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment

What is the term for the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?

• veto

• endorse

• ratify

• approve

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws?

• executive branch

• legislative branch

• judicial branch

• military branch