American Political System

What is the American system of government based on?

• Monarchy

• Classical liberalism

• Socialism

• Anarchy

Which document codified the Republican form of government in the United States?

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

• Philadelphia Convention

How many branches does the American government have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the role of the legislative branch?

• Enforce the laws

• Interpret the laws

• Write the laws

• Appoint judges

Who enforces the laws in the American government?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• State governments

What is the role of the judiciary?

• Write the laws

• Enforce the laws

• Interpret the laws

• Propose the laws

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in the American government?

• To concentrate power in the monarch

• To distribute power between the branches

• To eliminate the need for checks and balances

• To centralize political power

How do state governments acquire their public offices?

• By popular vote

• By appointment from the president

• By nomination from the Supreme Court

• By election from the state legislators

How are Supreme Court judges appointed?

• By the president

• By the Senate

• By the House of Representatives

• By the Electoral College

How are members of the House of Representatives elected?

• By the popular vote

• By the Electoral College

• By the state legislators

• By the Supreme Court